HGH India 2025 Opens With Grand Inaugural Ceremony In Mumbai
Industry Leaders, Government Officials, and Designers Unite to Shape the Future of Indian Homes
The 17th edition of HGH India, the country’s leading 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 event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. M. Beena, IAS, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. ID Ketan Sheth, Chairman, IIID MRC, was present as the Guest of Honour. Other notable 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 show features over 700 Indian and international brands from 32 countries, including 100 first-time exhibitors. Organized by Texzone, HGH India 2025 reflects the evolving Indian home and lifestyle market, with a strong focus on sustainability, design innovation, and meaningful engagement.
Key highlights of the event include:
- The Green Shift & Sustainability Pavilion: Showcasing eco-conscious products such as biodegradable tableware and organically dyed textiles.
- Trends 2025-26 Pavilion: Featuring the latest design themes under the banner Emotion in Motion.
- Gen Next Retail Leaders Forum: Honouring 10 under-30 changemakers in home retail.
- H-Circle Awards: Recognizing excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability.
- Indian Heritage Pavilion: Celebrating the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern retail.
Attracting over 45,000 trade buyers from 650 Indian cities and 33 countries, HGH India continues to be a major platform for business, innovation, and design thought leadership, maintaining a strong buyer (90%) and exhibitor (80%) retention rate.
