Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi-NCR

Show Bulletin I

14-18 October 2015

Organizer: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

■ 2750+ Exhibitors

■ 14 Show Sectors

■ 300+ Trend Specific Design

Developments

■ 2000+ Product Lines & Styles

CELEBRATING

LANDMARK40th EDITION

I am pleased tonote that EPCHis organising the40t” edition ofIHGF Delhi Fair.Owing to thepainstakingefforts of allstakeholders overthe years, thefair hasestablished itself

as a premier event of its kind enablingglobal buyers to source theirrequirements of gifts and decorativeitems in one go. Indian culturalheritage & traditions have their ownidentity globally. However, there is aconcerted effort to ensure that ourhandicrafts carve a niche in thepremium segment so that they cancommand better valuations. Thiswould entail focus on areas such asskill up­ gradation, standardizationand easier availability of rawmaterials, introduction of innovationdesigns and patterns as well as acalibrated brand building. My bestwishes to all for success at the fair.

With a theme of Garden and Outdoors, IHGFDelhi Fair unfolds in a pleasant October festiveweather, for a five days business rendezvoustoday, with an eagerly awaited inaugurationceremony with Hon'ble Union Minister ofTextiles, Mr. Santosh Kumar Gangwar, havingkindly consented to be the Chief Guest. Theinauguration ceremony would also see thelaunch of a publication, “Promotion ofHandicrafts for Inclusive & SustainableDevelopment-Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”, bySecretary Textiles, Dr. S K Panda.

All set to kick off to a great buying season, thehistorical 40th edition of IHGF features 2700exhibitors in fifteen well-spread sectors . IHGFhas grown manifold since its launch to becomethe must attend event for importers,

Santosh KumarGangwarMinister of State forTextiles, Govt. of India

Handicraft, adecentralizedsegment of thetextile industry,provides livelihoodto lakhs ofartisans includinga large segmentfromdisadvantagedsections of thesociety. The Ministry of Textiles iscommitted to extending support forproduction of handicrafts with qualityand better technology, design, packagingetc., which will fetch a premium price. Inthis context, EPCH has been playing animportant role in mobilizing exportersdealing with handicrafts for exploringinternational markets on a sustainablebasis. My best wishes to all.

Dr. S K PandaSecretary, Ministry ofTextiles, Govt. of India

wholesalers, retailers and professionals seekingthe best of home and homeware across aspectrum of classic and contemporary styles.

This edition of the show sees an addition to theexisting infrastructure at India Expo Centre. Atotal of 4 lakh sq. feet permanent structure hasbeen added to the existing halls at the ExpoCentre, to accomodate growing number ofexhibitors, request for larger display spaces andmore visitor lounges, functional areas, etc. ThisIHGF sees significant expansion in all categorieswith a promising array of creations, varied ininspiration, processes and materials - artmetalware, EPNS ware, wood carvings, furniture& accessories, glassware, fashion jewellery &

accessories, hand-printed textiles, shawls, stoles& scarves, embroidered goods, lace, toys,houseware, decorative, gifts & generalhandicrafts, home textiles and homeaccessories, candles & incense, pottery,terracotta & ceramics, nautical instruments,Christmas and floral decorations, dry flowers &potpourri, handmade paper products, craftsmade of leather, lacquer, marble, etc.

Autumn 2015

I congratulateEPCH on thisedition. Thecontinuity of thefair and sustainedefforts of the EPCHin conjunction ofGovernment ofIndia’s policies hasenabled the sectorto boost exports ofhandicrafts from

the country and make sure its on anincreasing trend. I extend my best wishesto participants and visiting buyers.

Alok KumarDC (Handicrafts),Ministry of Textiles,Govt. of India

IHGF-a proven, promising &dedicated platform for regularpatrons and new comers alike

Buyers from over 60 countries to visit

Implementation of a strategically planned publicitycampaign is seeing EPCH extend IHGF Delhi Fair'sreach to many more buyers world over. Adedicated website in multiple language optionswith complete details and registration options forexhibitors and buyers is in place. Many visitorshave been dropping by regularly for updates. IHGFDelhi Fair-Autumn 2015 has a vibrant social mediapresence on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+and You Tube.

The fair not onlypresents a newconcept and newtheme but is alsosupported well,with a host offacilities andservices to buyers.Addition of newhalls would offerparticipants, anopportunity toshowcase a wider

range of products and services. In viewof wider publicity measures undertakenby the Council across the world, it ishoped that large footfall of buyers wouldvisit to source their requirements.

Vijay ShenkarGoelPresident, ReceptionCommittee, IHGF DelhiFair-Autumn 2015

overseas shows to know more about IHGF DelhiFair and pre-register for the same. Informationabout the fair disseminated through distributionof banners, leaflets, product catalogues,brochures, release of advertisement and articlesin trade publications besides promotions throughe-portals have been reciprocated to. IHGF DelhiFair has reached out to buyers in Europe, MiddleEast and Asia through e-mailers in French, German,Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, etc.Going by the pre-registered numbers, buyers from60 countries are expected to visit this show.

New features of the IHGF Delhi Fair includeopening up of the fair to domestic volume retailbuyers, e-commerce portals and setting up of E-Hub to facilitate interaction between the exhibitorsand e-portals.

Regular old buyers, who treat IHGF as a homecoming, connect with their suppliers and makenew contacts, share appreciation as well as ideasand desire to see them incorporated by the nextedition. IHGF has often astonished new buyers asthey leave with business contacts and experimentalorders. Most of them cherish the variety, qualityand even prices of many products. It is hearteningto know from overseas trade visitors that Indiabeautifully inspires, offering diversity that isimpossible to beat and boasting of strong potentialthat can be amazingly shaped. Synonymous withlifestyle products sourcing from India, IHGF hasbeen providing an unmatched opportunity toimporters, buyers, departmental store chains andspecialty stores, twice every year in Autumn andSpring.

For this edition, many overseas buyers from allmajor buying markets are expected to visit. Besidesbuyers from India's traditional markets like USAand Europe, reasonable traffic from new andemerging markets like Latin America, Central Asia(CIS), Africa and ASEAN is expected.

It has been heartening to recieve very positive andenthusiastic response from buyers from across theglobe. The Council's method of taking uppromotional booths in prime trade in selectmarkets of Europe, USA, Australia, South America,etc. have been intuitively received. Many tradevisitors have approached EPCH official booths at

Over the years, IHGF has become a distinguishedtrade appointment, well received. Most buyersagree that IHGF has seen improvement over theyears in terms of expression, be it in display,product variety or infrastructure. Many like thework culture of Indian manufacturers as they areready to work as per buyer guidelines and are nothesitant to experiment. There are designers whoare keen to seek suppliers who can innovate andcustomize their ideas intoproducts of home decor. Somehave appreciated EPCH as a well-functioning organization,facilitating buyers, well before,during and after the fair. Whilethere are many regular patronswho pride in their contributionto the Indian handicraft industry'sstory of growth andimprovement, there are few newcomers on their first visit toexplore a long lasting journeywith Indian manufacturers.

IHGF Delhi Fair Buyer Interest Matrix

Home Textiles & Flooring

Furniture &Interior Accessories

Houseware &Decoratives

Lamps & Lighting

Festive Decor& Gifts

Spa, Wellness andBathroom Accessories

Fashion Jewellery& Accessories

Paper Products, Toys & Stationery

20%

18%

14%8%

17%

12%

6%5%

It is heartening tonote that aboutthousands ofexporters from allover the countryand large numberof overseas buyersfrom all over theworld are expectedto participate inthe fair. I am surethis will be anexcellentopportunity for our exporters toshowcase their wide range of diversifiedlatest products, to the visiting importersand expand their exports by buildinglasting partnerships.My best wishes to all.

J K DadooAdditional Secretary,Ministry of Commerce,Govt. of India

Houseware, Decoratives & GiftsHouseware, Decoratives & GiftsHouseware, Decoratives & GiftsHouseware, Decoratives & GiftsHouseware, Decoratives & GiftsHall 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Home THome THome THome THome Textiles, Fextiles, Fextiles, Fextiles, Fextiles, Furnishings &urnishings &urnishings &urnishings &urnishings &Floor CoveringsFloor CoveringsFloor CoveringsFloor CoveringsFloor CoveringsHalls 1, 3, 5 & 2

FFFFFashion Jewelleryashion Jewelleryashion Jewelleryashion Jewelleryashion Jewellery, Accessories, Accessories, Accessories, Accessories, Accessoriesand Bagsand Bagsand Bagsand Bagsand BagsUpper Floor - Hall 2, 4 & 6

Christmas Decorations,Christmas Decorations,Christmas Decorations,Christmas Decorations,Christmas Decorations,Candles & IncenseCandles & IncenseCandles & IncenseCandles & IncenseCandles & IncenseHall 8

Furniture & Home AccessoriesFurniture & Home AccessoriesFurniture & Home AccessoriesFurniture & Home AccessoriesFurniture & Home AccessoriesHalls 11, 12, 14 & 15

Lamps & Lighting ProductsLamps & Lighting ProductsLamps & Lighting ProductsLamps & Lighting ProductsLamps & Lighting ProductsHalls 5, 7 & 8

What’s WhereWhat’s Where

A larger IHGF would provideopportunities to moreexhibitors and enable visitingbuyers to choose and selectfrom more variety. Culturalperformances, organized duringthe fair days would be a newfillip for visitors.

SharadChandraGuptaVice President,ReceptionCommittee,IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2015

With a wider product range andenhanced display, EPCH isconfident that buyers will find itmuch more convenient to sourcea variety of items. Among firsts,IHGF is also open to domesticretail buyers. I am sure exhibitorswill benefit from this.

AvdeshAgarwalVice President,ReceptionCommittee,IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2015

With this edition, EPCH hastaken care of space constraintsso that more exhibitors getaccommodated and increaseddisplay area be allotted. Goingby the pre­registered numbers,we are expecting buyers from60 countries to visit.

KhemchandKhatriVice President,ReceptionCommittee,IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2015

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I am extremelydelighted inwelcoming all tothe 40th edition ofIHGF Delhi Fair­Autumn­2015.IHGF has growninto Asia’s largestshow forhandicrafts,

textiles, decorative and gifts industrygiving the buyer a perfect platform tolook for new products in environmentconducive for business. The fair has beenextended to additional six exhibition hallswhich would provide opportunity foradditional participations and to addwider range of handicrafts.

Dinesh KumarChairman, EPCH

This fair is aculmination of anillustrious journeyacross 39 editionswith an endeavorto present multi­culturalinspirations,compelling newinnovations, a goodmix of exhibitorsand a conducivesourcingenvironment. It has

been most fulfilling. We have attemptedto make this fair bigger in presentationon product and exhibitors, bolder inconcept and theme and longer induration in a classified segmented productdisplay to make it easier for buyers tosource their requirement without anydifficulty. This fair has also been openedup for domestic retail buying. I am sure,this will add new dimensions and avenuesfor growth to IHGF.

Rakesh KumarRakesh KumarRakesh KumarRakesh KumarRakesh KumarChairman, India ExpoCentre & Mart andExecutive Director,EPCH

Vibrant Categories in enricheddisplay areas

IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2015, being organizedby the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts,at the plush well-appointed India Expo Centre &Mart, neatly profiles a total of 15 exclusive showsectors and is aptly timed for 2016 order placingas well as Spring Summer 2017 sourcing. It offersunmatched access to over 2750 exhibitors drawnfrom all major manufacturing hubs, artisan clustersand craft pockets of India and over 2000 productstyles and lines. Besides, buyers can enjoy theadded benefit of visiting around 900 Marts,located on various levels at the India Expo Centre.

Indian entrepreneurs' core competency andextended channelization of manufacturingpractices has led to IHGF's unrivalled presence inthe world market. Indian lifestyle products haveachieved international acclaim, owing to theirniche in intricate workmanship, boundlesscreativity, vibrant colours and extensive use of eco-friendly raw materials. Products from its variousregions represent unique local culture, native usesand craft techniques that have been practiced fromgeneration to generation. About 75% of theproducts manufactured in India embellish homesand lifestyles in over 80 countries worldwide.

With premium products to suit contemporarydemands, manufacturers in India focus on designled initiatives and new thinking. With a wide-ranging choice in modern, directional and unusualmedium to high-end gifts and collectibles, theemphasis is on material, design, value addition,utility and competitive pricing.

Exhibitors are all set with their collections for theseason ahead. With fresh energy and vibrancy,colour becomes the protagonist, weaving its waythrough textures, patterns, embellishments andundertones. Rich colours & textures make thesimplest of products, just extraordinary with acheerful or fun element to many of them. Pastelshades are moving alongside each other,culminating in surprizing bursts of bright hues,with emphasis on prints, especially in home

Very much with the theme as Garden & Outdoor,many stalls look welcoming with hammocks,wrought iron furniture, human as well as animalfigurines, hurricane lanterns, etc., urging one toenjoy nature as it appears in its various seasons.

Cast iron continues to set examples in elegance inrustic home décor products as well as selectoutdoor furniture. Old world charm and antiquefinish has been among Indian manufacturers'strengths, so it makes appearances in center-piecesand theme definers. Abundant selections in festivedécor and festive products vie for attention, whileinteresting table top items wait to complimenthome interiors. Plenty of glass and metals as wellas fashion jewellery & accessories offer reasonablevariety. Stone crafts not only display embodimentof luxury but also offer options for regular markets.Dry flowers, incense and candles wear interestingpackaging with little stories accompanying someof them. Furniture and furniture hardware marktheir presence alongside mats and flooringproducts. Utility and multi-functional have lotsmore under their wings now.

textiles. Shimmer, shine, textures and patternsappear all over the place, offering a plethora ofoptions. Shine also makes appearances in furnitureand mouldings, accentuating fittings and frames.

FASHION JEWELLERY &

ACCESSORIES, BAGS, CLUTCHES

& PURSES

FURNITURE, LAMPS & LIGHTING,

GARDEN DECORATIVES

Expansive selections add new dimensions tosourcing with individualistic, authentic, classy,ornate, rustic, minimalistic, solitary, spacedefiners… trends in furniture and furnitureaccessories, beautifully expressed in wood, metal,combinations and blends, enriched with cuts,carving, etching, inlay, paints, polish and distresselements. In lighting, elegant beaded crystalchandeliers with chic details alongside those withrustic finish and wall lights, scones and lamps inextensive variety spoil you for choice. Crystal,metal and ceramic table and floor lamps as wellas pendant lamps show off new ways to blendmaterials and craftsmanship.

For the love of outdoors, choose from accessoriesthat spell class for magnificently cultivated andmanicured gardens and ornaments that infuse lifeinto outdoor spaces.

Urban styling, eye catching lines, mixed material,colours or a contrast of sorts, attention to detail inbright, fun and art-inspired jewellery andaccessories with new looks brings in geometricshapes, contrasting materials and effects. Themesset to rank among must-haves in internationalmarkets for the upcoming season like purelycontemporary, luxury, mystical, festive, occasionwear, bohemian and chic come alive in beadedjewellery, elegant textile based neckwear, metalmesh bracelets, intriguely shaped stone embeddedfinger rings, cuffs and bangles with stone craft,semi-precious stones shaped into drops anddanglers, folk & tribal reproductions and muchmore.

HOME FURNISHINGS CARPETS

AND RUG

Delight in excelling home textiles that speakthrough their myriad warps & wefts, blends &combinations, textures & finishes. A stunningblend of unique handloom, powerloom andmanmade fibers to natural organics, dyeing,printing, embroidery vie for attention alongsidemany design led crafts. With enchanting warps &wefts, carpets, rugs and flooring flaunt colour,design and construction, bringing out striking ideaswith ombrè effects, single colour rhapsodies andpatterns inspired by nature, geometrics andtradition.

HOUSEWARE, GIFTS &

DECORATIVES, BATHROOM

ACCESSORIES

Essentials, Functionals and Indulgences definethese sectors. The finest flatware to opulenttableware, flamboyant outdoor entertainingparaphernalia and barbeque themes to selectionsin hotel ware, shaped by European design conceptsand trend forecasts, attract the discerning buyerwhose multi-faceted frequently travelling clienteledesire serveware, cookware and houseware withan international perspective.

An eclectic mix of customised and innovativedecoratives & gifts offer variety alongside premiumproducts to suit contemporary demands. Anextensive range in modern, directional andunusual medium to high-end gifts and collectiblesemphasize material, design, value addition, utilityand competitive pricing. Sample a fascinatingblend of the old and new, rustic ethnic and stylishcontemporary in bathroom accessories from Indiathat weave beautiful stories to home baths, hotels,spas and wellness centers.

EDUCATIONAL TOYS AND GAMES,

STATIONERY

Engaging and entertaining game sets, toys, craftsand activity sets, primarily made of wood, plasticand cardboard encourage curiosity, discovery andlearning. As the move to more traditional toysgradually increases, beautiful wooden toys andpuzzles bring in new lines too. Resourcefulsuppliers in India offer products that comply withapplicable safety standards and laws. A selectionin trophies, trophy parts and components likecups, medals, plaques, mementos, etc. add valueto this category.

Manufacturers in India can treat the paperenthusiast with eco-friendly, handcrafted andhandmade paper as well as paper products likesheets, notebooks, albums & planners, cards &greetings, envelopes and table top accessories.Custom designed gift wrapping and packagingare also offered. Variations appear in manydecorative forms, with botanicals like petals andleaves, stylish textures and patterns.

CHRISTMAS & FESTIVE DÉCOR,

CANDLES, INCENSE & POTPOURRI

Expressions of art and cultural influences usher inthe festive spirit that is embraced withoutexception. This global citizenship is celebrated witha vibrant line up in core decoration collections,affluent décor ideas, gifting as well as packaging.Laced with traditional incandescent lights, cheerfultree ornaments, theme based candles, queer tabletop knick knacks and many more gifts &embellishments vie for attention.

An eclectic range of sophisticated bath products,natural handmade cleansers in assortedfragrances, therapeutic candles, potpourri andexotic aromatherapy items score high among spaand wellness products.

RAMP PRESENTATIONS - SPRING SUMMER 2016

FASHION FORWARDWatch the ramp come alive with collections for the seasons ahead from participatingmanufacturers at IHGF Delhi Fair. The sequences would highlight the variety ofmaterials, craftsmanship, styles and designs. See the many fashion concepts and lookswith models adorning the latest collections in fashion jewellery, fashion accessoriesand artisanal apparel!

Day 1 presentations for the noon show would feature Pragya International withitheirhand embellished evening dresses, hand crafted by women artisans from Delhi andStudio Saloni by Instyle exports showcasing traditional Indian Silhouette artisanalapparel in mix material/georgette with crafts like Lucknawi, zari, block prints, etc. Theafternoon presentation would highlight Pragya International’s bold stripes and citriccolours for Spring Summer 2016 with all summer, silk resort/ beachwear and relatedaccessories. Beads Kingdom would present tribal jewellery- with gold matt finishedhammered textured (forged) collections as well as inlay of irregular shapes of stone celebrating thespirit of ethnicity with cuffs, chokers and rings; PNR Crafts Pvt. Ltd. is all set to promote buffalo leather-hard waxed, travel bags, satchels, sling bags, etc. The flavour would be inclined to European trendswith the dominance of natural finish.

Artisan products from Mega Clusters of Lucknow,Bareilly, Bhuj & J&KFocus on Hand Embellishments

THEME LOCATION, 1st Floor, CFB

There is a thematic showcase of handicrafts developed by artisans and craftpersons from mega clusters like, Lucknow, Bareilly,Bhuj and J&K. Focus is on hand embellishments like chikankari, zari and zardozi of Lucknow; jewellery, cane & bamboo craftand wood carving from Bareilly; Kashmiri walnut wood carving, papier machie, hand embroidered shawls & stoles from J&K;and azrakh painting, bell metal art and leather craft from Bhuj.

Artisans in Bareilly consider zari embroidery as a family tradition, adding sparkle with zarkan, resham work, kundan work,dabka and patch work to apparel and home furnishings. Artisans from Bhuj cluster, a colourful and culturally rich region inGujarat, known for its notable mud architecture and a medley of craft traditions & exquisite handicrafts stand out for handembellished woven work, patola sarees, wall hangings with intricate patch work, rogan and rewari paintings as well as bedcovers with tie & dye patterns. These artisans have been working in the clusters which have not been tapped due to lack ofexposure. The objective of this thematic showcase is to help these artisans connect with and explore the international market.

Everyday at12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon and 04:00PM04:00PM04:00PM04:00PM04:00PMRamp LocationRamp LocationRamp LocationRamp LocationRamp Location: Hall No. 4,2nd Floor, India Expo Centre & Mart

your e-market opportunityat IHGF Delhi Fair

unique offering of retail exportseBay Inc. is an American multinationalcorporation and e-commerce companyheadquartered in San Jose, California.eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar in1995, and became a notable successstory of the dot-com bubble. Today, it isa multibillion-dollar business withoperations localized in over thirtycountries. eBay India is one of India'slargest online marketplaces that has been instrumental in empoweringmerchants of all sizes to use the internet to amplify their reach andgrow business. Retail Exports is one of the unique offerings that eBaybrings to MSMEs in India. On eBay India, 15,000 merchants export avariety of products to an average of 31 international markets. UnitedStates, United Kingdom and Australia are India's main trading partnerson eBay while Australia & Russia are experiencing the largest exportgrowth from India. At any given time, there are over 900,000 livelistings from Indian merchants on eBay worldwide sites across Lifestyle,Collectibles & Media verticals. A large number of Retail Exportmerchants follow a multichannel strategy with eBay (44%) & theirOffline shop (27%) making up the major chunk of their revenues. eBayExports Entrepreneurs are seeing healthy e-Commerce growth rateswith over 36% of exporters stating a 20% growth rate & over 30%stating a 21%-40% growth rate. Onthe other hand, 4% of entrepreneurshave stated a growth rate of over100%. Mr. Navin Mistry (Head -Categories Global Trade eBay India)will be visiting IHGF and will bespeaking in a session dedicated toebay each day.

Connecting manufacturers to the promising Mass Market with fastest growing merchant baseThe company was founded in the Silicon Valley, USA in 2011. It has over 12,000 registered merchants retail +2,00,000products on the platform to over 42 million visitors every year across 9500 locations in the country. They have one of thelargest and fastest growing merchants base with close to 75,000 sellers and over 10.5 million Stock Keeping Units (2ndlargest catalog excluding books). ShopClues approach reflects Indian products, shopping and cultural tastes. It isinspired by India’s millions of small merchants with interesting products. While they cover a broad range of products,prices, categories, brands and sellers, they specialize in non-standard categories, unbranded products or less-knownbrands, smaller merchants, and tier 2/tier 3 cities. Unstructured products account for over 75% of Shopclues’ GMV,making them a combination discovery and transaction-enabling engine. In addition to strong traction and very welldeveloped marketplace ecosystem, they also have an unmatchable cost advantage and rapidly improvingfundamentals - the company is close to gross margin break-even and would be operating margin positive by March2015. Amongst all the top players, they believe that they have the lowest customer acquisition cost (CAC) and lowestmarketing spend. Further, 85% of their customers prepay for their orders, bringing about huge operating efficiency.Cash on delivery (COD) accounts for fewer than 15% of sales vs. the national average of 80%.

Mr. Devesh Rai G (Founder & CEO) will be visiting the fair with a marketing team of Shopclues and is expected to have aninteraction with the management of the Council too to explore future alliance avenues between the EPCH and shopclues.

e-Hub LOCATION

2nd Floor,

Central FunctionBuilding

FORTERetail Exports is one ofthe unique offeringsthat eBay brings toMSMEs in India, with US,UK and Australia beingIndia’s main tradingpartners on eBay.

FORTEAmongst all the topplayers, they believe thatthey have the lowestcustomer acquisition cost(CAC) and lowestmarketing spend. Non-standard categories,unbranded products orless-known brands,smaller merchants, andtier 2/tier 3 cities.

E-marketplaces have earned tremendous interest and participation in almostevery industry today. It’s a revolutionary time for online retail buying &bookings, now that there are so many more touch points for people to see,research and click. With the increasing number of e-devices, consumersmove from phone to tablet to laptop and back again – a habit contagiouslygrowing in the retail world. e-tailers have created more meaningful waysfor people to have quick access to the e-marketplace they need. Consumershave embraced the choice and convenience of shopping online, spendingmore than they would on actual retail shopping. In fact, surveys reveal that80 per cent of retailers see customers as being more responsive topromotions and offers, and more demanding of personal service (75 percent) than they were one to two years ago. Emerging technologies andanalytics are now allowing retailers to respond in real time where, with thegrowing popularity of the smartphone, personalised offers could even betargeted at participating customers according to which e-retail websitethey’re in. Besides, the benefit of B2B e-marketplaces for both buyers andsuppliers lies in automating the supply chain and the efficiencies gained bystreamlining the procurement process, which translates into significantbottom-line cost savings. Automating the supply chain process allowscompanies to focus more on product and service improvements, salesefforts and other value-added activities. By driving costs out of the supplychain through improved procurement processes, online marketplaces arecreating more efficient B2B and B2C transactions.

EPCH has pervasively directed its efforts for trade development and sees theonline platform as an infinite opportunity. The e-Hub at IHGF Delhi Fair wasthus conceptualized at the previous IHGF Delhi Fair. This provides a platformfor interaction between the e-commerce industry and member exporters ofthe Council. This special section of the fair is located at the Central FunctionBuilding and is open even after fair business hours to accommodateexhibitors who'd be busy during the Fair hours. At the e-hub, meetrepresentatives of leading companies in the online marketplace. E-commerce specialists would guide you on how to take your business onlineto tap this vast marketspace.

12 noon everyday

Seminar on“Retail Export –Flourishingwave of internet-enabled

trade” by ebay

Innovation that revolutionises online shoppingFlipkart is an e-commerce company founded in 2007 byMr. Sachin Bansal and Mr. Binny Bansal. It is a Singaporeancompany which operates in India with headquarters inBangalore. Flipkart has launched its own product rangeunder the name "digiflip" with products including tablets,usbs, and laptop bags. Flipkart participated in the previousedition of IHGF Delhi Fair with great success.

Flipkart.com is India's leading e-commerce marketplaceoffering over 15 million products cross 70+ categoriesincluding Books, Media, Consumer Electronics andLifestyle. In its initial years, Flipkart concentrated on onlinesales of books, with the objective of making books easilyavailable to anyone who had internet access. Today, theyare present across various categories including movies,music, games, mobiles, cameras, computers, healthcareand personal products, home appliances and electronics, stationery, perfumes, toys,apparels, shoes, etc. Flipkart offers multiple payment methods like credit card, debit card,net banking, e-gift voucher, and the major of all Cash on Delivery. The cash-on-deliverymodel adopted by Flipkart has proven to be of great significance since credit card and netbanking penetration is yet low in India. A 30-day replacement policy, EMI options, freeshipping - and the attractive prices that they offer, everythingthey do is intended to provide customers memorable onlineshopping experiences. The shopping website offers an advantageof faster product delivery and free shipping on ordered productsfor more than Rs.500. Flipkart delivery partners work round theclock to personally make sure the packages reach on time.

FORTEExclusive partners forlocal artisans andmanufacturers, havingtied up with the likes ofFISME and NCDPD.Only online playeroffering services like In-a-Day Guarantee (50 cities)and Same-Day-Guarantee(13 cities) at scale.

Award Distribution and Closing Ceremonyon 18th OctoberDias near Hall No. 9, West Gate, India ExpoCentre, Greater Noida

Hon’ble Minister of State for Small Scale Industries &Export Promotion, Govt. of UP, Mr. Bhagwat SaranGangwar has kindly consented to grace the ceremonyand present the awards.

Winners for the Ajay Shankar Memorial Award for BestDisplay & Design will be selected by a panel of expertsand given away at this special closing ceremony. EPCHhas set up awards for best stall design, best productdisplay and overall display from the design and productpoint of view.

All the Best Exhibitors! Make you best Impact!All the Best Exhibitors! Make you best Impact!All the Best Exhibitors! Make you best Impact!All the Best Exhibitors! Make you best Impact!All the Best Exhibitors! Make you best Impact!

Ajay Shankar Memorial

Awards for

Best Display & Design

You are invited!Experience India in itsExperience India in itsExperience India in itsExperience India in itsExperience India in itsmyraid colours &myraid colours &myraid colours &myraid colours &myraid colours &culturesculturesculturesculturesculturesVenue of Performances : Open Ground Area;Exhibition Grounds

Each day many cultural programmes have beenorganized at different locations in the halls and fair areaso that visitors can relax and enjoy typical Indiancultural performances and melody. The buyers loungeset up in the fair at various will haveinstrumental music and artistperformances.

So, take selfies with Kathakaliperformers, man with thelongest moustache, Manipuridancers, or shake a leg withRustic Rajasthani, Kashmiri,Punjabi and Gujarati dancetroupe performances.....enjoyinstrumental music on Nagarasby drummers of Rajasthan andHaryana.....Relax with Fluterecitations, Jal tarang, Tabla,Saxophone and Violinperformances byeminent artists andmuch more....

IHGF Free Mobile App downloadedby a large number of patrons

Navigate through your finger tips and get all relevant information about the Delhi Fair.Retrieving information will not only be mobile but easily accessible. The IHGF MobileApp. can be accessed on smart phones. In case you haven’t downloaded it yet, visitwww.epch.in/mobile and download application IHGF Delhi Fair or go to your playstore/app store and download application. You can also scan the QR code to get theApp on your mobile. Information on exhibitors, events during the fair, fair facilities, freeshuttle, hotels, helplines about International airlines, Indian Railways, National BusTransportation, etc. can be viewed and accessed.

Many buyers are already using this facility and feel, this saves a lot of their ‘planning’and ‘short listing’ time while saving them the trouble of taking out the Fair Directory,for every single information on the fair. Its features have helped them plan their visitusing the offline planner. At the fair the App. can help search exhibitors based on theirname, product, city or hall number; navigate suitable route to reach any exhibitor inthe halls or in the Marts at the Expo Centre; create product albums with notes andbookmark exhibitors to get their profile using their individual QR code.

EPCH India

VRIKSHA Timber Legality Assessment System

India is one of the major exporters of woodenhandicrafts with its wood carving clustersdistributed across the country, each having itsdistinct style and typical products, contributingconsistently to the country's export basket. Exportsof wooden handicrafts in the year 2014-15amounted to US $ 525.63 million (Rs.3213.89 Cr)with Europe and USA among major markets forIndian wooden handicrafts.

This industry offers sustenance and livelihood tomore than 1.1million artisansand craftspersons, with them a j o r i t ybelonging toe c o n o m i c a l l yweaker andb a c k w a r dsections of thesociety. Therefore,exports ofw o o d e nhandicrafts are asource ofe m p l o y m e n tg e n e r a t i o n ,poverty alleviationand up gradationof social status forthis work force.

The EU launchedan Action Plan in2003 to stopillegal logging.This Action Plan

The EPCH VRIKSH timber legality assessment and verification standard for verification of legality and legal origin ofwood and wooden products is intended for entities who want to accurately track and make claims about the legalorigin and transport of their products. More than 50 companies have been certified under the scheme and 10 morecompanies are in process of getting certified.

This will suffice the due diligence requirementsof international regulations set by other countriesand authenticate the procurement source as legalbased on evidential proofs such as:-

� Challan No. 1.1 to 4.5 from ForestCooperation Depot

� Challan No. 6 hours and 9 hours from MandiSamiti.

� Harvesting License

� Transit Pass (Rawangi)

� Khasra Katuni Papers

� Detail of measurement of procured wood

� Common name, trade name with scientificname of used species/wood

� Hammer No. of log

� Any other document which suffice the legalityof procurement.

Further EPCH plans to accelerate advocacy, raiseawareness and build capacity of the non-compliant members to adopt VRIKSH. Thestandards have been developed by EPCH inconsultation with stakeholders and after PilotTesting were approved by the TechnicalCommittee specifically formed to oversee thescheme. These standards have been designed toallow companies to avoid trading in illegallyharvested wood.

Compliance with the standard allow companiesto demonstrate that they are implementing bestefforts to avoid trade in illegally harvested timber,in support of the international Forest LawEnforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT)program, the European union Timber Regulations(EUTR), the US Lacey Act amendment 2008, TheIllegal logging Prohibition act 2012 and other suchglobal timber legality verification programs. Itallows companies to start implementing their ownresponsible sourcing policies. More than 50companies have been certified under the schemeand 10 more companies are in process of gettingcertified.

As part of this, a specificcommittee has been setup by EPCH whichincludes memberexporters, foresters,researchers, certificationbodies as well as relatedinstitutions to device amechanism to create adue diligence system forprocurement of woodfrom the legal sources.

MUST ATTEND

SEMINAR ON “VRIKSH”- INDIAN

TIMBER LEGALITY ASSESSMENT

AND VERIFICATION SCHEME

16th October; 05:00PM

India Expo Centre

Speaker : Mr. Sachin Jain, Director, Scientific

Certification

Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

known as the EU Forest Law Enforcement,Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan aimsat combating the problem of illegal logging ofwood.

EU adopted a new EU Timber Regulation tocombat trade in illegally harvested timber. This isone of a number of actions under the 2003 EUAction Plan on Forest Law EnforcementGovernance and Trade (FLEGT), which came intoforce on 2 December 2010, as of 3 March 2013,making it illegal to place illegally harvested timberand timber products on the EU market.

In order to counter the provisions of EUTR andother such legislations, the Export PromotionCouncil for Handicrafts (EPCH) launched ''VRIKSH"-the due diligence system with a benchmarkinginitiative and issue certification to the memberexporters. As part of this, a specific committeehas been set up by the Council which includesmember exporters, foresters, researchers,certification bodies as well as related institutionsto device a mechanism to create a due diligencesystem for procurement of wood from the legalsources. The key objective of the mechanism is topromote environmentally responsible production,consumption and trade in wooden handicraftsproducts in India and overseas.

VRIKSH-Indian Timber Legality Assessment andVerification Program is a certification process forverification of factories (operating under theumbrella of EPCH) for conformance to Indiantimber legality requirements as well as the "duediligence" requirements as posited by the variousinternational timber regulations, as well as thoserequired by various international buyers to thevarying degree of compliance by the members.

Premium to high-endExclusive sourcing for Indian Retail at IHGF

Some of the retail chains whose sourcing teamshave pre-registered to visit include Westside;Goodearth; The Furniture Republic; Reliance HomeStore Limited; @home, Nilkamal Ltd.; Home Town,Future Retail; Shopper Stop; Archies; ChumbakDesign Pvt. Ltd.; The Bombay Store; LandmarkGroup; Skipper Furnishings; and The Style Spa.Among E-commerce groups, eBay.in;flipkart.com;bedbathmore.com; fabfurnish.com;pepperfry.com; and Urban Ladder Home Decorhave already registered to visit and source.

To facilitate sourcing by domestic buyers, EPCHhas made special arrangements amongstexhibiting companies through the SR coding/marking, meant to indicate that the companiesare interested in Retail Business - intended to savetime of domestic buyers for reaching out to thecorrect stand/companies. Domestic volume tradebuyers also have SR displayed on their badge.

India’s booming retail market has gathered a newmomentum and is offering extensive opportunitiesfor repositioning of Indian producers of lifestyleproducts to take centre stage. According to IndiaBrand Equity Foundation, The Indian retail industry

has presently emerged as one of the most dynamicand fast paced industries as several players havestarted to enter the market. It accounts for over 10per cent of the country’s gross domestic product(GDP) and around eight per cent of theemployment in India. The country is today thefifth largest global destination in the world forretail. India’s retail market is expected to doubleto US$ 1 trillion by 2020 from US$ 600 billion in2015 driven by income growth, urbanisation andattitudinal shifts, highlighted the BostonConsulting Group and Retailers Association ofIndia’s report titled, ‘Retail 2020: Retrospect,Reinvent, Rewrite’ that further states that whilethe overall retail market will grow at 12% perannum, modern trade will grow twice as fast at20% per annum, and traditional at 10%.

India is expected to become the world’s fastestgrowing e-commerce market on the back of robustinvestment activity in the sector and the rapidincrease in internet users. It is expected that India’se-commerce market will grow to over US$ 100billion by 2020.

IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2015 offers an excellentopportunity for Indian retail brands that strive tostep-up their offer for top-end consumers, besidesthe global home & lifestyle retail brands/chainswhich have a growing interest in India-both for

sourcing as well as retailing.

Growing opportunities in homefurnishings and lifestyle market inspireSR coding at IHGF

With the rise in purchasing power, and the growthof retail, the lifestyle of Indians is also transformingyear after year. The emerging middle class with

multiple earning members in eachfamily is now eager to spend onlifestyle, home décor and otherrelated products. From the youngworking couples to middle classhouseholds in the hinterlands,people are getting increasinglyattracted to value added, stylishand high end home fashionproducts. Those in urban areas aretaking pride in picking the rightcombination of home décor,furnishings and textiles to imparttheir own personality to theirhomes and are also gettingincreasingly generous with theirgift spending. As a result, there isa healthy and steady growth in theIndian markets for home décorand housewares (25-30% perannum). The domestic hometextiles and furnishings market isgrowing at around 40%.

India’s burgeoning E-retail sectorcontributes as well

With the growth in the demand for home décor,furnishings and other home improvementproducts, e-retailing is turning out to be a lucrativechannel for increasing sales for manufacturers.The e-retailers are also realizing that there is a highermargin in home products than other productcategories and are hence putting more efforts topush sales for this category.

Internationally, consumers of home productsincreasingly prefer to shop online. In India, with3g reaching to over 80% of Indian masses, onlineshopping is bound to increase as the more timepeople spend online, the moreprobable it is thatthey will shop.Over the next 5years, overallretail isexpected togrow by 12-15%, organized retail by 25-30% ande-retail by 60%. By the year 2020, estimated sizeof total e-commerce business in India is likely toreach USD 70 million, clearly indicating a brightfuture for e-retailers.

Some e-commerce websites have busted popularmyths about e-retailing which were far from thereality. The belief that online buying is restrictedto educated Indians in urban areas looking fordiscounts stands proven wrong, as many e-tailersderive 60% of sales from non-discounted products.Another myth that was busted was that onlinebuyers are mainly from the metros as the top tencities contributed 60% out of which 35% camefrom metros. The people in metros buy online forthe convenience but the buyers from tier 2-3 citiesbuy due to the lack of availability in brick andmortar shops in their vicinity, keeping these figuresin mind, it is easy to conclude that tier 2-3 citieswill soon become loyal customers for e-retailers.

It is also easier to study the consumer behavioronline and market products accordingly due tothe availability of huge amounts of data. E-retailingof home products also allows for concept sellingas it is easier to take picture of a room fromdifferent angles and show it to the buyers onlinethan setting up a mock room in a brick and mortarstore.

Save your time!Here for Domestic Retail Sourcing?Exhibitors’s stalls interested in retailhave the SR symbol. Domestic volumetrade buyers also have this displayedon their badge.1248 exhibitors at theshow are also open to domestic retail.

EPCH has made arrangements for pre-registered retail

buyers to visit the Fair with or without guided assistance

and meet suppliers as per their requirements. These

visitors would be provided access to a special lounge setup for retail buyers; shuttle service, parking/valet service.

Opportunities for

E-Ventures & Retail Alliances

Among its many recent attributes,IHGF has opened its doors todomestic volume retail buyers,interior designers and architects.Many of the Indian stores/wholesalebuyers and leading e-Commercechains keen to source internationalquality products within India, haveconfirmed their visits.

Splendour of handcrafted woodware,festive decor & more Focus: Exquisite garden &

outdoor products from Jodhpur

With the theme of garden and outdoors gainingprominence in the home lifestyle sector,manufacturers in India from Jodhpur, Jaipur, DelhiNCR, Saharanpur have lined up varied choices forthe category and IHGF participants from Chennai,Kolkata, Agra, Mumbai, etc. have tuned inhammocks, garden accessories and ornaments tosuit their major export markets.

So, for your love of outdoors, choose from gardenand landscaping accessories that spell class for

magnificently cultivated and manicuredgardens, ornaments that infuse life intooutdoor spaces and select garden paths andcourtyards. India is the marketplace to reachout for. Its strength in marble varieties canbe seen primarily in garden fountains,statues & figurines and table tops -especially the ones with colourful inlay workpresented florally and geometrically.Wrought iron takes shapes as gazebos withflowing designs and accessories likeplanters, garden lanterns, birds & animals.Some wrought iron specialists makeentertaining areas interesting with rustictable top items and standalone pieces.Garden gnomes in stone and metal havelots of company with light metal angels &

cherubs, rabbits, frogs, storks, butterflies, bees,etc.-all dressed up & painted in vibrant colourcombinations. Ceramics claim their right of spacewith planters and figurines. A selection in wateringcans, wind chimes, sun catchers and decorativegarden umbrellas add to the grand pageant.Festive and holiday décor for lawns & gardenshave abundant variety with colour, sparkle & pop.

Classy garden lamps, lawn ornaments to line upgarden paths and tastefully created candleholders

add to the repertoire for formal settings. Art ofIndian pottery brings in bird baths and feedersinto this category teamed up with theme designedplanters.

To complement your garden ornaments & lawnaccessories department, explore collections forgarden & patio from manufacturers in India. Theyhave versatile selections in picnic mats, hammocksand garden furniture alongside assortments inoutdoor entertaining accessories.

Raw materials range from textures and fluid tonesof glass, resin, metal, stone, ceramic, terracotta,wood, glass, acrylic, fabric, etc. Art of Indianpottery brings in bird baths and feeders into thiscategory.

Inspirational wildflowers,snowflakes, and geometricsHandcrafted Crochet & Lace from Narsapur

The handmade lace industry atNarsapur in Andhra Pradesh is famousworldwide for over 300 kinds ofdesigns which made by the homebased lace maker of this region. Thereare many exporters in Narsapur whoare engaged in the production of laceproducts and have been exporting toUSA, Europe and Asian nations.

THEME LOCATION, 2nd Floor, CFB

At this theme area located on the second floor ofthe Central Function Building, India Expo Centre,visitors will see a display of elegant lace craftsfrom Andhra Pradesh, a State of India that is alsoknown for handicrafts and artisan clusters suchas Kondapalli wooden toys, Nirmal paintings,Pembarthi brassware items, Pochampalli saris, etc.Narsapur Lace Cluster located in Andhra Pradeshis internationally renowned for handmadecrocheted lace and lace products in patterns withunderlying mathematical structure and delicateexpressions and beauty.

Over 20 participants including manufacturers,exporters, crafts persons and self-help groups havebrought to this fair, a variety in lace embellished

as well as lace-total home textiles like table cloths,coasters, bedcovers/spreads, cushion covers,curtains, apparel, hand bags, motifs, soft toys,accessories to apparel, etc. - fine hand wovencrochet work in subtle shades with ocassionalsplashes of bright colours - only natural dyes.

The lace industry at Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh isfamous worldwide for over 300 kinds of designswhich made by the home based lace maker ofthis region. There are many exporters in Narsapurwho are engaged in the production of laceproducts and have been exporting to USA, Europeand Japan and now want to expand their reach

into new markets aswell. There are somemajor directexporters of laceproducts out ofwhich most arelocated in Narsapurand rest near Palakol.

Crochet lace cluster isabundantly spread

around Narsapur, East and West Godavari districtof Andhra Pradesh. It has the largest concentration

of crochet lace artisans in the world with over1,00,000 women home based lace makers. Morethan 80% of this artwork is exported and evendomestic markets include Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkataand Tirupur.

14th October, 201512.00 Noon : Retail Export –Flourishing wave ofinternet-enabled tradeNavin Mistry, Head - Categories Global Trade, eBay India

16th October, 201512.00 Noon : Retail Export –Flourishing wave ofinternet-enabled tradeNavin Mistry, Head - Categories Global Trade, eBay India

03.00 PM : Export opportunity in Latin America throughwarehousing facility at UruguayWalter Campo, Director,Port Trade Center, Uruguay

03.00 PM : Advantage of Doing Business In & With Yiwu, ChinaWang Bi Rong, Director, General Bureau of Commerce

04.00 PM : Social Media - Important tool to MaximizePresence & SalesDr. P. VigneswaraIlavarasan, Dept. of Management Studies, IIT Delhi

India is a nation of diverse cultures and regionsthat contribute to the country in unique ways.Savvy entrepreneurs have identified and leveragedthese core strengths in terms of handcrafted Indianproducts for exports to global markets. So, how arenew technologies revolutionizing the way peoplebuy and sell leading to Internet-enabled trade inunprecedented ways? Mr. Mistry’s key deliverablesat eBay India include Leading Cross Border Tradefor eBay India responsible for business strategy, toplines, revenues, policy compliance, userexperience, partnerships & operations by heading aSales team of 30 including Category Managers; Strategic managementof Indian Supply Global Demands vs Global Supply Global Demand; andBuilding large network & relationship with Traders, Exporters & Govt.associations including reliable logistics tie ups.

Seminars & PresentationsAll seminars are free to attend on a first-come-first-served basis

Venue for Seminars:Venue for Seminars:Venue for Seminars:Venue for Seminars:Venue for Seminars: Central Function Building, Ground Floor, India Expo Centre; Board Room, India Expo Centre, Greater Noida

Social media marketing is a must-have forbusinesses, but it's also just the tip of the iceberg.Having website content that drives sales, a solidSEO strategy and products that consumersactually want to buy are all important pieces ofthe web PR puzzle, too. social media marketingwill help drive traffic to your site and increasebrand awareness. That's a huge part of web PR inand of itself, and is an outcome anyone would behappy with. Dr. Ilavarasan (PhD - IIT Kanpur)researches and teaches about production andconsumption of information and communication technologies (ICTs)with special focus on India. His specific interests are Information andCommunication Technologies & Development (ICTD); Indian ITindustry; and Social Media. Presently he is teaching ManagementInformation Systems, E-Commerce, Social Media and Market Research.

It is an information age and social media platformare being used as marketing "tools" tocommunicate with customers. Whether you arepromoting your company, your personal businessor a local event, it pays to understand the value ofdigital marketing. With this seminar, you will gain abetter understanding of the various benefits ofdigital marketing, including communication,collaboration, multi-media tools. You will also gaininsight into the low cost and high yield associatedwith digital marketing. A solution strategist, onlinemarketing consultant, author, speaker and digital marketing coach,Mr. Bajaj has been a trusted advisor and business growth strategist tobusinesses from the SMB level all the way up to large enterprises.

MEET THESPEAKER

Manuj BajajCEO, GreyBoxTechnologies

MEET THESPEAKER

Navin MistryHead - Categories

Global Trade,eBay India

Dr. P. VigneswaraIlavarasan

Dept. of ManagementStudies, IIT Delhi

MEET THESPEAKER

There are two distinct culturespresent when Indians andAmericans are doing business.There are some key differencesin the communication andexpectations between our twocultures that will be shed lighton so that manufacturers canmaintain customers andincrease sale in America. Thissession will focus on understanding the business mentality of theAmericans and how the wants, needs and expectations of theAmerican customers can take your business to next level. Mr. Fraserhas been traveling to and working in India since six years, in a widerange of fields including Accent Training, Brand Management, MarketResearch, and now Consulting with Velocity Consulting. Mr. Brownfrom Velocity Consulting doing sales and training in both soft skillsand American accent neutralization.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Will FraserChief Presenter,Velocity Consulting

Cole BrownTrainer, VelocityConsulting

MEET THESPEAKERHaving a warehouse of your own in any exporting

destination has very high relevance from the pointview of exporters. This relevance becomes higherwhen the destination is emerging. The session willgive an opportunity to understand how awarehouse facility in Uruguay will help the Indianhandicrafts exporter to enhance their export towhole Latin American market. Walter Campo

Director,Port TradeCenter, Uruguay

15th October, 201512.00 Noon : Retail Export –Flourishing wave ofinternet-enabled tradeNavin Mistry, Head - Categories Global Trade, eBay India

03.00 PM : Increase in Exports throughEffective Use of Digital MediumMr. Manuj Bajaj, CEO, GreyBox Technologies

04.00 PM : How to do Business with Buyers from USAWill Fraser - Chief Presenter, Cole Brown and Will Fraser - Trainers

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04.00 PM : How to Safeguard Your Business fromInternational FraudsMunindra Pal Singh, Sr. Consultant on Export Documentation

05.00 PM : VRIKSH - Indian Timber Legality Assessment andVerification SchemeManu Jose Mattam, Director, Natural Resources ProgramsDivision, Scientific Certification Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

17th October, 201512.00 Noon : Retail Export –Flourishing wave ofinternet-enabled tradeNavin Mistry, Head - Categories Global Trade, eBay India

03.00 PM : The Retail Evolution - Opportunity forHandicrafts SectorVikram Chitnis, Shoppers Stop

04.00 PM : Opportunities and Export Strategies for HandicraftProducts in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) MarketDr. Tamanna Chaturvedi, Assistant Professor, IIFT, New Delhi

Different types of fraud include confidence tricks,lottery fraud and advance-fee fraud as well asinsurance fraud, tax avoidance, offshoreinvestment scams, marriage fraud, pyramidschemes and payment card fraud. Sophisticatedsocial engineering techniques are carried out onthe Internet to trick people into revealing personaldata, banking details and passwords. This sessionwill provide valuable information to be safe fromfrauds. Mr. Singh is visiting faculty at Delhi Schoolof Economics, Nationalised Banks of India, OrientalInsurance Co. and Foreign Trade DevelopmentCentre, New Delhi; Guest Faculty at IIFT; Guest Speaker at ForeignExchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI) Bombay, Scientific andTechnological Entrepreneur's Park (STEP), Govt. of India, etc. and writeson international trade matters for financial dailies and journals.

Munindra Pal SinghSenior Consultant

on ExportDocumentation

MEET THESPEAKER

The EPCH "VRIKSH" timber legality assessment andverification standard aims at tracking "VRIKSH"timber products and can also be used to tracktimber products verified by other legal originstandards, under mutual recognition. This session isabout how a woodcraft manufacturer gets thiscertification and how it helps his supply chain.Mr. Mattam is associated with the Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests and Climate Change(MoEFCC), State forest departments for variousmonitoring and evaluation projects as well asconsultancy and advisory assignments along withinternational agencies like GIZ, IFC, etc. He has beeninvolved with the Vriksh Timber Legality programsince inception.

MEET THESPEAKER

Manu Jose MattamDirector of Natural

Resources ProgramsDivision at ScientificCertification Systems

(India) Pvt. Ltd.

In today's dynamic and modern era, where thewhole world has transformed into a smallcommon market; the role of specific skills cannever be deterred. It is the skill and innovationthat has to be balanced to produce the realpotential of the country in terms of its valuableproducts. For a country like India, with such ahuge number of youths and womenpopulation, the concept of training them with'employable skills' has become criticallyimportant. Through this session you will be able to gain insights on thebenefits of having a skilled workforce with you. Handicrafts & Carpetsector skill Council (HCSSC) has been specifically set up by EPCH toundertake skill development in handicrafts & carpet segment. Mr. Singhis committed to expanding the understanding of fit-for-purpose andholistic models of human capability development with a key focus oncomplexity therein. He has spent the last 18 years working withorganisations such as the British Council, UK SPORT, City & Guilds UKand ITC Hotels Limited. He is the co-founder and Managing Director ofPROGILENCE Capability Development Pvt. Ltd. - focused ondevelopment, testing and deployment of, innovative and effectivemodels and interventions in the Human Capability Development space.

Indian handicrafts exporters have been exportingtheir products to various markets like EU, USA, LACand CIS etc. Commonwealth of Independent States(CIS) has rapidly evolved into a strategic market forIndia. The confuence of several macroeconomictrends are boosting these emerging markets,resulting in noteworthy expansion in major partsof this region. There is a huge potential in themarket and a scope for growth which still needs tobe harnessed. This session will help the exportersto witness the opportunities fostered by the CISregion. Dr. Chaturvedi’s areas of specializationinclude WTO and Trade Policy issues as well as Agriculture Economics.She has contributed articles for reputed Indian journals and hasauthored two books.

Manish SinghMD, M/s Progilence

MEET THESPEAKER

MEET THESPEAKER

Dr. TamannaChaturvedi

Assistant Professor,Indian Institute of

Foreign Trade

18th October, 201512.00 Noon : Retail Export –Flourishing wave ofinternet-enabled tradeNavin Mistry, Head - Categories Global Trade, eBay India

03.00 PM : Trends & Forecast on Home, Lifestyle & Fashion forSpring Summer 2016 PJ Aranador, International Designer & Consultant

Designing the product according the taste andpreferences of the customer is utmost important toattract them. This seminar will give information onunderstanding markets and customer choices. Mr.PJ is a multi-faceted, design professional who hasworked with over 25 countries. His areas ofexpertise include home & fashion, green, ethical,responsible, sustainable, social and innovativedesign and product developments; industrialdesign & range product development; retailtourism, space planning for store, residential; hoteland resorts design and development; museums,exhibitions & brand image building; visualmerchandising, packaging, graphics design andstyling. A trends presentor and blogger, he is ananalyser and interpretor for Pantone Colors (NewYork) & Eclat de Mode (Paris). A successful entrepreuner, PJ is owner andmanager, Nautilus PJ Arañador Design Studio One; owner and designer,Nautilus-registered brand for resort lifestyle retail and Philippine craftsstore, Philippines; Nautiluspa Wellness Center for local apothecaries; andco-owner and founder, PJ ArañadorEscuela de Artesanias de lasFilpinas,International Fashion Academy for Specific Home-land Industries andOnline Networks, Iloilo City, Philippines.

MEET THESPEAKER

PJ ArañadorInternational

Lifestyle Designer,Industrial Design,

ProductDevelopment,

Merchandise andBranding

Consultant

04.00 PM : Skill Development in Handicrafts & Carpet Sector- Need of the HourManish Singh, MD, M/s Progilence

Craft DemonstrationsEvery day at IHGF Delhi Fair, you can watch crafts persons demonstratetheir skills in various craft forms and ask them about the techniques theyuse. Each demonstration is presented by a National award winningartisan who has had years of experience learning and perfecting a craft.

IHGF Delhi Fair - Spring 2016advt.