9. INDEX PLUS 2026: India’s Premier Furniture & Interiors Trade Fair

INDEXPLUS is India’s most important international trade fair and sourcing platform for furniture, interiors, architecture, and design. Organized annually in three major Indian cities, INDEXPLUS brings together global suppliers, top buyers, manufacturers, retailers, architects, designers, and decision-makers on a single stage where business meets design and innovation powers growth. The exhibition presents the complete spectrum of the furniture and interiors industry, from residential and commercial furniture to kitchen solutions and technologies, home décor and aesthetics, lighting, surfaces, and architectural hardware. As the most comprehensive commercial platform for India’s furniture sector, INDEXPLUS enables participants to source, connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the industry. The 2026 edition will take place across three strategic locations: February 6-8, 2026, in Bengaluru, August 7-9, 2026, in Delhi, and September 18-20, 2026, in Mumbai.

Exhibition Overview

INDEXPLUS 2026 will feature 500+ exhibitors across its three editions, showcasing the latest products, innovations, and solutions from India’s furniture and interiors ecosystem alongside international participants. Each edition attracts thousands of qualified trade visitors including architects, interior designers, retailers, developers, contractors, corporate buyers, and hospitality operators. The combined reach of the three city editions makes INDEXPLUS the most impactful trade fair platform for accessing India’s diverse regional markets.

The exhibition is organized by NürnbergMesse India Private Limited, part of the globally renowned NürnbergMesse Group which organizes over 120 national and international exhibitions and congresses worldwide. The company brings international exhibition standards, professional organization, and extensive industry networks to INDEXPLUS, ensuring a world-class experience for both exhibitors and visitors.

INDEXPLUS is strategically co-located with complementary exhibitions including IndiaWood (woodworking machinery and technology), W-A-D (Wood, Architecture, and Design), and India Mattress Tech Expo, creating a comprehensive ecosystem that covers the entire furniture and interiors value chain from raw materials and production technology to finished products and design services.

The exhibition features a comprehensive conference program with 50+ industry experts sharing insights on technology, policy, design trends, sustainability, market dynamics, and business strategy. These sessions provide valuable knowledge that helps participants make informed decisions about their businesses. Panel discussions, keynote presentations, and workshops address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing India’s furniture industry.

Special attractions at INDEXPLUS include curated design zones showcasing trend-setting products, live product demonstrations enabling hands-on evaluation, networking events connecting industry stakeholders, awards ceremonies recognizing design excellence and innovation, and media coverage amplifying brand visibility. The exhibition has established itself not just as a sourcing platform but as a comprehensive industry gathering that drives knowledge transfer, relationship building, and sector development.

Major Participants and Visitors

INDEXPLUS attracts a diverse mix of exhibitors representing all segments of the furniture and interiors industry. Major participants include established brands like Phoenix, Bosch, American Tourister, Woodform, Bajaj, Apple Cart, Big Bear, Furniture Master, Divine, Advent International, Nilkamal, HomeLane, Godrej Interiors, Kara, Furniba, Matrukrupa, Saviton, Regent, Korex, and hundreds of other manufacturers and suppliers.

The exhibition features both domestic Indian manufacturers showcasing their capabilities and international companies seeking to enter or expand within the Indian market. Past editions have included participation from Poland (through the Polish National Pavilion organized by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency) and Indonesia (Décor Asia Indonesia), among other international delegations.

Product categories represented include residential furniture manufacturers producing living room, bedroom, dining room, and children’s furniture, commercial and office furniture suppliers serving corporate, institutional, and hospitality sectors, modular kitchen and wardrobe companies, home décor and accessories brands, lighting manufacturers for decorative and commercial applications, surface material suppliers including laminates, veneers, and solid surfaces, furniture hardware and fitting providers, home textile manufacturers, smart office and institutional furniture specialists, and design and architecture firms offering comprehensive interior solutions.

Product Spectrum

INDEXPLUS presents the complete spectrum of furniture and interiors products organized across clearly defined segments:

Residential Furniture:

• Living Room: Sofas, sectionals, recliners, accent chairs, coffee tables, side tables, entertainment units, bookcases, display cabinets
• Bedroom: Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, dressers, nightstands, chest of drawers, bedroom sets
• Dining Room: Dining tables, dining chairs, buffets, sideboards, bar units, crockery cabinets
• Children’s and Teen Rooms: Study desks, bunk beds, storage solutions, play furniture
• Home Office: Work desks, office chairs, filing cabinets, storage solutions

Commercial Furniture:

• Office Furniture: Executive desks, workstations, task chairs, conference tables, reception furniture, collaborative furniture, ergonomic seating
• Institutional Furniture: Educational furniture, healthcare furniture, laboratory furniture
• Smart Office Solutions: Height-adjustable desks, modular systems, technology-integrated furniture

Kitchen Solutions and Technology:

• Modular Kitchens: Kitchen cabinets, kitchen islands, storage solutions, modular systems
• Kitchen Appliances: Built-in appliances, cooking equipment, refrigeration
• Kitchen Hardware: Handles, hinges, drawer systems, organizational accessories

Home Décor and Aesthetics:

• Decorative Accessories: Vases, sculptures, art pieces, decorative objects
• Wall Décor: Mirrors, wall art, decorative panels
• Home Textiles: Cushions, throws, curtains, rugs, carpets
• Tableware and Dining Accessories

Lighting:

• Decorative Lighting: Chandeliers, pendant lights, table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces
• Commercial Lighting: Office lighting, retail lighting, hospitality lighting
• Functional Lighting: Task lighting, ambient lighting, accent lighting
• Smart Lighting: App-controlled systems, automated solutions

Surfaces and Materials:

• Laminates: Decorative laminates, high-pressure laminates
• Veneers: Natural wood veneers, engineered veneers
• Solid Surfaces: Countertop materials, wall cladding
• Plywood and Allied Products: Panel materials for furniture and interiors

Furniture Hardware and Fittings:

• Architectural Hardware: Door handles, locks, hinges, window fittings
• Furniture Fittings: Drawer systems, sliding mechanisms, lift systems, hinges, handles
• Organizational Solutions: Wardrobe organizers, kitchen organizers

Hospitality Furniture:

• Hotel Furniture: Bedroom furniture, lobby furniture, restaurant furniture
• Restaurant and Café Furniture: Seating, tables, bar furniture
• Outdoor Hospitality Furniture: Terrace and garden furniture

Why Visit INDEXPLUS 2026?

• Access India’s Largest Furniture Market: India represents one of the world’s fastest-growing furniture markets, driven by rapid urbanization with millions moving to cities annually, rising disposable incomes enabling furniture purchases, booming real estate sector creating housing demand, expanding hospitality industry requiring furniture and fitouts, growing middle class with aspirational lifestyle preferences, and government initiatives supporting housing, infrastructure, and manufacturing. INDEXPLUS provides direct access to this dynamic market through its strategic presence in three major cities that serve as regional hubs.
• Multi-City Platform for Pan-India Reach: The three-city format offers unique advantages. Bengaluru serves South India’s technology, startup, and corporate ecosystem with strong demand for contemporary furniture and smart office solutions. Delhi/NCR accesses North India’s largest market including government, institutional, and commercial buyers. Mumbai connects with West India’s financial, commercial, and luxury segments including high-end residential and hospitality projects. This geographic distribution enables exhibitors to access different regional markets with varying preferences, price points, and opportunities while allowing visitors to attend the edition that is most convenient to their location.
• Comprehensive Product Discovery: INDEXPLUS offers the most extensive product range in India’s furniture sector under one roof. Visitors can compare offerings from 500+ exhibitors, evaluate quality and pricing across manufacturers, discover emerging trends and innovative products, identify complementary product categories, and complete their sourcing requirements efficiently. The co-location with IndiaWood, W-A-D, and India Mattress Tech Expo further expands the scope, creating a complete ecosystem covering raw materials, production technology, furniture, and design services.
• Quality Business Networking: The trade-only format ensures serious business interactions with qualified participants. The exhibition attracts decision-makers with purchasing authority, including company owners, procurement heads, and project specifiers. Face-to-face meetings enable relationship building that forms the foundation for long-term partnerships. Networking events, conference sessions, and informal interactions create multiple touchpoints for connecting with industry peers, potential customers, and business partners.
• Industry Intelligence and Education: The comprehensive conference program features 50+ experts addressing critical industry topics including design trends and consumer preferences, technology adoption and digitalization, sustainability and circular economy practices, market dynamics and competitive landscapes, policy developments and regulatory environment, and business strategy and growth opportunities. These sessions provide actionable insights that inform product development, market positioning, and strategic planning.
• Design and Innovation Showcase: INDEXPLUS serves as the primary platform for launching new products and innovations in the Indian market. The exhibition shows world premieres and market introductions, design excellence from leading and emerging designers, technological advancements in furniture manufacturing and materials, smart furniture and IoT integration, and sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Special design zones and curated displays highlight trend-setting products that will shape the market’s future.
• Proven ROI and Business Results: Testimonials consistently highlight successful business outcomes. Exhibitors report strong visitor footfall with qualified buyers, meaningful inquiries leading to orders, valuable connections with architects and designers, franchise and distribution opportunities, and enhanced brand visibility. Manoj Bindal from Little Nap Recliners noted, “We received numerous inquiries from the retail segment, architects, and strong B2B interest. This exhibition allows us to connect with partners and clients, explore franchise opportunities, helping us expand our presence in India.”

Conclusion

INDEXPLUS 2026 represents an essential platform for anyone engaged in India’s furniture and interiors industries. As the country’s premier international trade fair for these sectors, INDEXPLUS provides unmatched access to products, innovations, business opportunities, and market intelligence that drive industry success.

India’s furniture market is experiencing transformative growth. The sector is modernizing rapidly, with traditional craftsmanship combining with contemporary manufacturing, increasing design consciousness among consumers, growing acceptance of premium and imported products, expansion of organized retail channels, and rising importance of sustainability and quality certifications. These trends create significant opportunities for both domestic manufacturers to improve capabilities and international companies entering the market.

The strong support from industry associations and the participation of leading architects like Hafeez Contractor, Sanjay Puri, Christopher Benninger, and others confirm INDEXPLUS’s central role in India’s design and furniture ecosystem. These industry leaders recognize the exhibition as essential infrastructure facilitating business development, knowledge transfer, and sector advancement.

INDEXPLUS’s evolution over multiple successful editions demonstrates its increasing importance. Each year brings expanded scope, higher quality participants, and more comprehensive programming. The organizer’s commitment to continuous improvement ensures the exhibition remains relevant and valuable in a rapidly changing industry landscape.

Mark your calendars for February 6-8, 2026 (Bengaluru), August 7-9, 2026 (Delhi), and September 18-20, 2026 (Mumbai). Whether you’re sourcing for retail, specifying for projects, exploring market entry, launching new products, or staying current with industry developments, INDEXPLUS 2026 offers relevant insights and valuable connections.

For more information and registration details, visit the official INDEXPLUS website: www.indexplus.in