HEPC/EF/IIHF-2016/CHENNAI/2015-16

November 24, 2015

FINAL REMINDER TO AVAIL ADDITIONAL SPACE OFFER

To all Members/RTEs of the Council

Dear Members/ RTEs,

Sub: Inviting application for participation in 6th edition of India International Hand-woven Fair at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamilnadu, from 9th to 11th March 2016 Reg.

Book your space before 30th November 2015
and avail complimentary offer of
3 sq.mtrs additional space !!!

With its five consecutive successful earlier editions, India International Handwoven Fair (IIHF) being organized by Handloom Export Promotion Council has registered a mark in International Calender of events.

FACTS & FIGURES OF IIHF 2015 (5TH EDITION ) :

Visitors Profile :

IIHF truly evolved as a vibrant meeting point with the attendance of 96 overseas buyers from nearly 31 countries and 207 exhibitors from all over India during last edition

Overseas Buyers from 31 countries viz. Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Taiwan, UK, UAE,,Malaysia, Spain, Libya, Botswana, Chile, Egypt, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Netherlands, Palestine, Panama, Singapore and USA, participated in the event. Buyers from Ireland, Chile, Netherland, Botswana, Libya, Palestine and Panama were present for the first time. Nearly 43% of the visitors came from EU region followed by 25% visitors from Asia and Middle East region , 17% from ASEAN+2 (predominantly from Australia ) region and 15% from USA,Canada & LAC region , Out of 96 overseas visitors 76% of them were first time visitors for this event and 24% were repeat visitors

Exhibitors Profile :

Number of exhibitors had steadily grown from 82 exhibitors ( 1st edition ) to 207 exhibitors ( 5th edition ) . During 5th edition, exhibitors from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttar pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, New Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Gujarat, Chhatisgarh, Sikkim, Rajasthan and Assam displayed handloom products unique in technique, design and craftsmanship reflecting the diversity, depth and spirit of Indian Handlooms. 33% of exhibitors were repeat participants.

IIHF 2016 :

Consequent on the success of the 5th edition of India International Handwoven Fair held during 2015, Handloom Export Promotion Council is organizing the 6th edition of India International Hand-woven Fair, at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamilnadu, from 9-11th March2016.

IIHF-2016 – FAIR INFORMATION

Name of the Event India International Hand-woven Fair

Date 9-11 March, 2016
Venue Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
Product Profile Table linen, Bedlinen, Kitchen Linen, Furnishing elements, Curtains, Floor coverings, Wall hangings, Trimmings and embellishments, Indian attire (lungies, sarees, dhoties sarongs, RMHK), Fashion accessories (Stoles, Scarves, Shawls etc ) , Jute products, Gift articles & collectors items

No. of Exhibitors proposed 300
No. of Buyers expected 150

HEPC has already established links with the overseas buyers across the globe and it is expected that major buyers from different parts of the world will visit this fair to source their products. Buyers are expected from USA, Europe, Asia, CIS & LAC countries. About 150 buyers including buying agents from different countries will be attending the event.

STAND PACKAGE :

Minimum Booth area offered- 9 sq.mtrs

Additional space is offered in multiples of 3 sq.mtrs thereafter

Subsidized participation fee for a pre equipped standard booth – Rs.4000/- per sq.mtre plus 14% Service Tax (Service tax is applicable as per Govt. regulations)

10% Corner charges will be additional for two side open booth ( subject to availability)
15% Corner charges will be additional for three side open ( subject to availability)

As a special promotion measure , the Council is offering the participants other than Tamil Nadu a lump sum amount of Rs.3000/- as reimbursement of travel / freight charges on completion of participation in the event .

*- Please note that the participation fee is already subsidized one and no further grant will be available

EARLY BIRD OFFER:

As early bird offer, complimentary additional booth area of 3 sq.mtrs will be allocated for each space booking to be received from member exporters along with payment of Rs.50000/-as advance or full participation fees , whichever is less , until 30th November, 2015.

For booking made beyond 30th November, 2015, no such complimentary offer will be provided .

Additional Marketing features:

Council has a dedicated webpage in its website www.hepcindia.com for this event and wide publicity is being undertaken by the Council in print & electronic media inviting trade visitors mainly Importers through spot registration during Councils fair participation abroad / Chamber of commerce abroad / Trade portal / Indian mission abroad / Foreign mission in India. You can avail a free listing in this website and invite the attention of buyers by submitting your early application for participation in this event. Further, you can also avail the opportunity of getting your profile circulated to Indian Consulates abroad, Chambers of Commerce, etc.

MODE OF PAYMENT :

Interested members may, therefore, avail this excellent opportunity to increase their business by participating in this event by sending the application form (please download the national fair application from the link http://homesite.hepcindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Application-form-National-Fair-2015-16.pdf ) along with DD / Multicity cheque for the requisite amount in favour of Handloom Export Promotion Council, payable at Chennai.

Payment may also be made through bank transfer to the following account of the Council

Name of the beneficiary : Handloom Export Promotion council
A/c. No. : 10457373309
IFS code : SBIN0000878
Bank Name : State Bank of India
Branch : Anna salai.

(In case of payment through bank transfer, please quote your company name under remarks column for tracking the payment)

Please note that application of member exporters will be considered on the basis of First Come First Served basis subject to space availability with HEPC. No refund of participation charges will be considered under any circumstance.

Yours Sincerely,

(R. Anand)
Executive Director