Gifts World Expo, Paperworld Delhi open with 850 exhibitors

The 31st edition of Gifts World Expo and the inaugural Paperworld Delhi opened at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday, bringing together more than 850 exhibitors, 6,000 brands and around 30,000 products under one roof.

The three-day business-to-business exhibitions, which will run until August 1, are expected to attract over 35,000 trade visitors, including retailers, distributors, corporate buyers and procurement professionals from across India.

Spread across six exhibition halls, Gifts World Expo occupies Halls 1 to 5, showcasing products across festive, wedding, corporate, promotional, lifestyle and premium gifting segments. The exhibition features categories such as promotional products, houseware, kitchen appliances, electronics, home décor, handicrafts, wellness, beauty, apparel, travel accessories, confectionery, gourmet products and gift packaging solutions.

Paperworld Delhi, being held in Hall 6, marks the trade fair brand’s expansion to the national capital after five successful editions in Mumbai. The exhibition features stationery, office and school supplies, writing instruments, educational products, paper goods, sustainable stationery, packaging solutions, and printing and finishing technologies.

Leading companies participating in the exhibition include DOMS Industries, Luxor Writing Instruments, Linc Limited, Kangaro, William Penn, Figo Impex and several other domestic and international manufacturers.

A key attraction at Paperworld Delhi is the Creativeworld Trends 2026 Showcase, which presents international trends in stationery, paper and craft products through three themes — Modern Romantics, New Rebels and Cool Classics.

The exhibition also features dedicated business zones, including a Start-up and Innovation Hub, Sustainability and Innovation Hub, Discovery Hub and the newly launched Gifts World Trend Zone, aimed at promoting innovation and helping buyers discover new products.

Several consumer brands, including Adidas, boAt, Flipkart, Hawkins, ITC, Milton, Prestige, Safari, Swiss Military, Wonderchef and Zebronics, are participating in the event.

Alongside the exhibition, organisers are hosting industry sessions under Gift Talks and Paper Talks, where experts will discuss consumer trends, branding, retail, sustainable production, packaging and workplace solutions. Live activities such as a gift-wrapping workshop and an interactive art session are also part of the programme.

Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, the co-located exhibitions aim to provide a common platform for manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and buyers to network, explore new products and generate business opportunities.