Industry expects good number of foreign buyers at IHGF
Aamir H KakiThe exporters and SMEs showcasing their handicrafts at the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair Spring 2017, are hoping for a good number of buyers from international as well as domestic markets.While speaking to The Dollar Business, A.S. Rehil, Chief Operating Officer, Masomex, said, “It is too early to say anything about the buyers as today is the first day of the Fair. I can see a lot of buyers and footfalls in the exhibition. But it depends how it is going to result at the end of the day. We are expecting a sizeable number coming to the fair in the coming days.”Citing the reason for low turnout, he said, “The recently held Frankfurt show ...
Handicraft exports to reach 23,560 cr in 2016-17: EPCH
Manishika Miglani The export of Indian handicrafts is likely to witness a 10 per cent jump to reach 23,560 crore in 2016-17 as a result of increased demand in traditional and new markets, according to Exports Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). The council has noticed that the demand in regions like US, Europe, Latin America and Middle East is picking up which can lead to healthy recording of exports. The exports have recorded a rise of 18.25 per cent year-on-year to Rs 13,005.35 crore in the financial quarter of April-September 2016. According to Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director, EPCH, the rise in demand has been augmented by the promotional efforts being made in the aforesaid markets. Kumar also highlighted seeking enhanced duty benefits for the ...
Cashing In On E-Tail
Being the co-founder of a dotcom company that ships to 60 foreign markets including US, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore and some in the Middle East is an achievement in itself. But Shilpa desires more... Vanita Peter D'souza | March 2016 Issue | The Dollar Business Shilpa Sharma, Co-Founder, Jaypore.Com Before getting bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Shilpa was busy working with Fabindia where she was actively involved in the overall purchase and development of product ranges across 18 categories of lifestyle and apparel for the company’s domestic and international stores. Working with Fabindia, not just gave her an experience in managing a retail company but also exposed her to various opportunities in the textile sector – especially handloom. She believes that the Indian handicraft ...
