New Delhi: In a major development for India’s B2B exhibition industry, the 31st edition of Gifts World Expo Delhi and the inaugural edition of Paperworld Delhi 2026 will be held together from 30 July to 1 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The co-located exhibitions, jointly organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, will bring together 850+ exhibitors, 6,000 brands and over 30,000 products, creating one of the largest integrated sourcing platforms for the gifting, stationery, paper, office and corporate solutions sectors in North India.
Gifts World Expo Delhi 2026 will showcase festive, wedding, corporate, luxury, customised and promotional gifting solutions across categories such as handicrafts, home décor, awards, gourmet products, travel accessories, houseware, wellness and beauty products. The exhibition will also feature a dedicated China Pavilion and leading brands including Adidas, Boat, Flipkart, ITC, Hawkins, Milton, Prestige, Safari, Swiss Military, Wonderchef and Zebronics.
The debut edition of Paperworld Delhi will present a comprehensive range of stationery, writing instruments, office and school supplies, art and craft materials, paper products, educational solutions, sustainable stationery and workplace essentials. Participating brands include DOMS, Kangaro, Linc, Luxor, William Penn and G&G Global.
Commenting on the upcoming exhibitions, Ms Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, said: “Gifts World Expo has consistently evolved as a leading sourcing and networking business trade fair platform bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, brands and buyers from across the country. As the industry continues to diversify with growing demand for gifting products, Gifts World Expo offers businesses an ideal platform to showcase innovations and discover the emerging trends and expand business network. This year, the launch of Paperworld Delhi, further complements the visitor experience, creating greater opportunities for cross-industry engagement while strengthening the overall value proposition for the participating companies and business visitor, alike.”
Likewise, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, remarked: “The launch of Paperworld Delhi marks an important milestone in strengthening the stationery industry, particularly in the North Indian market. Following five successful editions in Mumbai and backed by the strength of the global Paperworld portfolio, Delhi is a natural next step in expanding the brands presence in one of the India’s most significant business markets. Along with Gifts World Expo legacy for gifting solutions, the upcoming co-located shows will create a stronger, more comprehensive sourcing platform offering exhibitors access to the industries enabling buyers to discover a wider range of products, innovations and business opportunities under one roof.”
The combined platform is expected to attract buyers from retail, corporate procurement, e-commerce, education, hospitality and distribution sectors, offering access to complementary product categories and new business opportunities under one roof.
In addition to the exhibition, Gift Talks and Paper Talks will feature industry experts discussing consumer trends, sustainability, branding, packaging innovation and the future of retail and workplace solutions.
With dedicated zones such as the Start-up & Innovation Hub, Discovery Hub, Sustainable Innovation Hub and Entertainment Zone, the event aims to provide an enhanced networking and sourcing experience for industry professionals.
The co-location of these two established exhibition brands is expected to strengthen business collaboration and position the show as a premier trade platform for the gifting and stationery industries in India.