NEW DELHI, July 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
A Congregation of 100 Renowned Indian and Global Brands by UBM Index Trade Fairs
UBM Index Trade Fairs, host of the flagship show, Index, inaugurated its 2nd edition of India Kitchen and Bath show 2016 (22-24 July at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi). The show was inaugurated by eminent industry designers and dignitaries, Mr. Pratap Jadhav, IIID - All India President; Ar. Radhika Viswanathan, Chairperson, IIID - Delhi Chapter; Ar. Tanuja B K, Immediate Past Chairperson, IIID - Delhi chapter; Ar. Meena Mani, Mani Chowla Architects; Mr. Nitin Nagrale, Founder and General Secretary - HPMF; Ar. Habeeb Khan, Smita & Habeeb Khan Architects; Mr. L.A Khan, Managing Director - UBM Index Trade Fairs and Mrs. Sylvia Khan, Director - UBM Index Trade Fairs.
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Supported by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), All India Hardware Association, Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum, Indian Council of Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware, endorsed by the India Design Council (IDC) and Knowledge Partner, National Institute of Design; the three day show brought together buyers and traders in kitchen and bath equipment, OEM white goods, accessories, kitchen and bath furniture and fittings, lighting products with architects, interior designers, builders, project managers, consultants, procurement heads across the hospitality, corporate and government sectors. Renowned companies such as Hafele, Geberit, Godrej Interio, Century Ply, Kkolar, Labacha, Saniflo, Hardwyn, Blum, Liebherr, Nagold, Glint Faucets, Lifetime, Brassage, Ecostone, JB Glass, Slimline, Karcher, Wadbros, Aquarium Bath, Sanituf, Mahalaxmi Lumbers, Supreme Solar, Venus and Surajwood amongst others, displayed their products and offerings.
Highlights of the show include the Sculpture Zone, presented by Aura Art showcasing sculptures by artists such as (Sculptors) Suresh Kumar, Asurvedh, Pradeep Jogdand, Pardeep Kumar and (Painters) Tejinder Kanda, Veguri Ravindra Babu, Vikash Kalra and Madan Lal. It also includes KUDOS, the popular showcase honouring inspirational work of top 15 eminent architects of India. The fair is also marked by knowledge forums, seminars and will also see a presentation on the 'India Design Mark' by The India Design Council, to promote innovations of budding architects and designers of the industry.
One of the highlights of the event includes 'Design Yatra', an all India initiative by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) to spread design to the masses. Design Yatra is a convoy of four Nano cars that was inaugurated at the National convention of IIID at Indore in February 2016. The convoy which is commencing its journey from IKB 2016, will campaign in about 30 cities comprising IIID's regional chapters and centres that will organise a number of events around the theme 'Design for the Masses.' The second day of the event will feature the interactive knowledge seminar 'A Treat in Retreat' by Ar. Tony Joseph and IIID, Delhi chapter along with the flag-off ceremony of 'Design Yatra' which is expected be attended by over 80 eminent architects.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 2nd edition of India Kitchen and Bath Show, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, "The luxury market in India is growing at a CAGR of 25 per cent over the last couple of years. With factors such as higher standards of living, increasing disposable income and increasing expenditure on beautifying homes, India is no longer a testing ground, but a profitable market for premium brands. Consumers are gradually willing to spend on premium quality products. The modular kitchen and sanitary ware markets have witnessed a shift from utility to luxury and is expected to grow further. With its second edition, UBM Index Trade Fairs will help tap and further harness the potential for this maturing market in India."
"The show being one of the leading trade events in the Northern region will provide an excellent platform to the Specifier community. It will offer market-entry and business opportunities to companies in this region and will strength the supply chain cycle of the industry," he added.
Mr. L.A. Khan, Managing Director, UBM Index Trade Fairs further elaborated, "The demand for modular kitchens and sanitary ware is growing particularly for branded quality products. Change in lifestyle and increasing purchasing power has driven the demand for such super-premium products. India Kitchen and Bath is an extension of our offering to the niche segment of the Specifier industry we have been catering to, since the last 28 years. It is a platform that will give an exposure to Indian and global brands to showcase their products, technology and innovations to the industry and will help buyers to meet and network with quality brands in order to grow their business."
UBM India hosts UBM Index annually in Mumbai which is India's biggest interiors, architecture and design event, that hosts over 25,000 trade visitors and 300 exhibitors with country pavilions from China, Turkey, UK and Spain.
About UBM India:
UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences and seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.
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