A UBM Index Trade Fairs event
Mumbai, 6 November , 2016 (GPN) : The 28th edition of India`s leading international interiors, architecture and design show, INDEX by UBM Index Fairs (13- 16th Oct) successfully concluded in Mumbai. The show was Inaugurated by Connoisseurs — Padma Bhushan Ar. Hafeez Contractor , Principal Architect, Architect Hafeez Contractor; Ar. Prem Nath, Principal and Architect, Prem Nath & Associates; Mr Prahlad Kakar, Advertising Film Director, Prahlad Kakar Film Production; Mr. Erdal Sabri ERGEN, Consul General, Consulate General of Turkey; Ms. Sylvia Khan, Editor, IFJ; Mr. Nitin Nagrale, Founder & President HPMF and DIRECTOR Radisson Blu Plaza Mumbai; Mr. Jime Essinck, CEO, UBM Asia and Mr. Liyakat Ali Khan, Managing Director, UBM Index Tradefairs amidst an august industry gathering.
The four-day fair witnessed International participations from Turkey, China, Malaysia amongst others. Leading architects and designers, International and domestic buyer delegations, builders & developers from across the country attended the show.
Speaking on the successful completion of the expo, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “INDEX 2016 facilitated towards meeting the rising demand of the luxury market, especially in sub sectors of interiors such as architectural fittings, office & home furniture, decor & design , art, kitchen to name a few. With UBM India’s market penetration, Index drew significant attention from buyers and international sourcing delegates from across the globe and benefited the Indian industry from this increased international presence at the Expo.”
Mr L.A Khan, Managing Director, UBM Index Trade Fairs further added, ” We were extremely pleased with the excellent delivery and strong visitors at Index 2016. We believe the investment in design and the strategic partnerships with key agencies such as MCHi-CREDAI and the HPMF paid rich dividends to our exhibitors who reported “more than expected” response to their participation. The participation of important architects such as Padmashree Ar. Hafeez Contractor, Ar. Prem Nath, Ar. Sanjay Puri, Ar. Bobby Mukherjee, Ar. Nitin Killawala and a host of others who came in with their teams, is a key strength of the event, and has been the Index magnet for over 28 years. We look forward to even more international participation in the years ahead and close with a feeling of great satisfaction.”
The show was marked by knowledge forums with content rich sessions, design events, industry meets and launches. A number of novel artistic spaces and workshops added value to the show. The event is supported The event is supported by All India Hardware Association, Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum (HPMF), Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers Association (TFMA), Furniture Association from Turkey (MARMOB), Istanbul Exporters Association (IEA), Association of Designers of India, Association of Architects Builders Interior Designers and Allied Business (ABID) and MCHI-CREDAI.
Industry validates INDEX 2016 as an industry platform and reiterates the objective of the annual expo in South India by UBM India.
( Quotes from some Exhibitors )
