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INDEXFAIRS Echoes a Progressive Shift for the Interiors, Architecture and Design Industry

Delhi, August 21, 2019:The first Edition in Delhi of India`s leading International Interiors, Architecture and Design show, INDEX by UMG Index Fairs (2nd- 4th August) successfully concluded in Delhi. The fair was Inaugurated by Shri AdwaitaGadanayak, Director-General, National Gallery of Modern Art; H.E.  Mr. Ramon S. Bagatsing Jr, Ambassador, Embassy of The Republic of Philippines, New Delhi ;H.E. Mr. Syed Muazzem Ali, High Commissioner, Bangladesh High Commission, New Delhi; Hon. Mr. Alfonso Coca Sanchez, Trade Advisor, Consulate General of Spain – Economic & Commercial Office, Mumbai, Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Director, Aakar Design Consultants Pvt Ltd; Ar. Shamit Manchanda, Chairman, Indian Institute of Architects, North India, Haryana Chapter; Advocate Jamshed Mistry, Founder, International Legal Alliance amidst an august industry gathering.

 The three day fair witnessed International participations from China, Bangladesh, Czech Republic, Russia, & Poland amongst others. Leading architects and designers, International and domestic buyer delegations, builders & developers from across the country attended the fair.

Speaking on the successful completion of the fair Mr. Liyakat Ali Khan, Managing Director, UMG Index Tradefairs Pvt. Ltd said, “We are very happy to close our first edition of INDEX Fair at Delhi on a high note being the organizers of one of the most effective trade fairs in the industry for Interiors, Architecture & Designing; Bathroom & Kitchen; Building & Construction; Furnishings & Décor; Furniture etc. Various industry stakeholders have showcased their innovative technologies at this fair, presenting to us, one of the best ways to choose latest technologies for all our future designs.

 The fair was marked by knowledge forums with content rich sessions, networking and meeting with Dealers, Manufacturers, Builders, Architects and Traders from India and abroad. The platform which also provided opportunities, that included prefixed B2B meetings, witnessed spectacular Indian designs at the India Design Pavilion, experienced amazing art at Aura Art Enclave and a wide range of kitchen appliances and full kitchens, explore potential for direct business with India’s leading office furniture manufacturers, product demos & launches and India’s leading office furniture manufacturers & importers added value to the show.

The fair was supported by Jodhpur Handicrafts Exporters’ Association (JHEA), HPMF (Hospitality Purchasing Manager’s Forum), NAREDCO (National Real estate development council), ADI (Association of Designers of India), RHMA (Rajkot Hardware Manufacturers Association), AGNI (Association of global Nicmarians), AIWA (All India Wallpaper Covering Association) Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd

 Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)

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