Handicraft fair draws Rs 3,600 crore in business enquiries
In short
Over 7,300 buyers attended the 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair from October 13 to 17, and business enquiries reached Rs 3,600 crore. Buyers came from 105 countries, including the US, UK and Germany.
This matters because it points to strong overseas demand for Indian handicrafts and could help exporters. The reporting does not say how much of the enquiry value will turn into real orders.
What the reporting says
Over 7,300 buyers at the 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair from October 13 to 17 generated Rs 3,600 crore in business enquiries. The event drew buyers from 105 countries, including the US, UK and Germany, and the reported interest suggests stronger international sourcing demand for Indian handicrafts. What remains unclear is how much of the enquiry value will convert into actual export orders.
Why it matters
The 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair in Delhi drew more than 7,300 buyers and generated Rs 3,600 crore in reported business enquiries. Buyers came from 105 countries, and the summary says several brands saw a shift toward sourcing more from Indian manufacturers. The reported backdrop is India’s handicraft exports of $3.75 billion for FY2025-26. The main unknown is how much of the enquiry pipeline will become completed export contracts.