**Executive Summary**
NIFT Mumbai participated in the 19th edition of HGH India 2026, held from June 30 to July 3, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The purpose of the participation was to showcase academic excellence, innovative student projects, and industry collaborations within the home textiles and décor sectors. The event served as a critical platform for strengthening partnerships with industry stakeholders and promoting sustainable design and Indian craft heritage.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview**
* HGH India 2026 is a leading trade exhibition for home textiles, home décor, gifts, and houseware.
* The exhibition attracted 43,920 trade buyers from over 700 cities and 32 international participants.
* Featured highlights included Trend Forecasts, H-Circle Product Innovation Awards, and the Indian Heritage and Sustainability Pavilion.
**NIFT Mumbai’s Showcase**
* NIFT set up a dedicated stall featuring its Regular Academic Programmes and Continuing Education Programmes (CEP).
* The institute highlighted its Craft Cluster Initiatives and the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) Project.
* Exhibits focused on the intersection of design, technology, sustainability, and research through innovative student projects.
**Industry and Government Engagement**
* Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai (Textile Commissioner, Government of India) visited the stall and commended NIFT’s efforts in research and craft development.
* The stall facilitated interactions with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, exporters, and prospective students.
* The platform opened new avenues for collaboration in skill development, innovation, and academic-industry partnerships.
**Impact Analysis**
**NIFT Mumbai and Students**
**Impact**
The participation provided students and faculty a platform to demonstrate their research and design capabilities to a massive professional audience. It reinforced the institute's commitment to creating a "future-ready" workforce.
**Action Required**
NIFT must leverage the new opportunities for collaboration in research and skill development identified during the event to enhance their academic and continuing education programs.
**Industry Professionals (Manufacturers, Retailers, and Designers)**
**Impact**
Stakeholders gained direct access to NIFT’s latest innovations in sustainable design and technical textiles, identifying potential areas for commercial and research partnerships.
**Action Required**
Industry leaders and entrepreneurs should follow up on the interactions initiated at the stall to formalize partnerships for innovation and talent recruitment.
**Ministry of Textiles / Textile Commissioner’s Office**
**Impact**
The event showcased the successful implementation of government-backed initiatives like the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and craft development programs.
**Action Required**
The Ministry should continue to support NIFT’s participation in such trade exhibitions to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application.
Key Entities Referenced
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): An autonomous institute under the Ministry of Textiles that showcased academic excellence, research, and industry collaborations at the HGH India 2026 exhibition.
HGH India 2026: A leading trade exhibition for home textiles, home décor, and houseware where NIFT Mumbai participated to demonstrate its academic and industrial initiatives.
Ministry of Textiles: The primary central ministry responsible for policy formulation, planning, and development of the textile industry in India.
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): A government mission aimed at positioning India as a global leader in technical textiles, whose projects were featured in the NIFT showcase.
Vrunda Manohar Desai: The Textile Commissioner of India who reviewed and appreciated NIFT's efforts in promoting quality education and industry partnerships.
Ministry of Textiles
NIFT Mumbai Participates in HGH India 2026 to
Showcase Academic Excellence and Industry
Connect
प्रव तथ: 03 JUL 2026 3:58PM by PIB Mumbai
:Mumbai, July 3, 2026
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), under the Ministry of Textiles,
Government of India participated in the 19th edition of HGH India 2026, India's
leading trade exhibition for home textiles, home décor, gifts and houseware. The
exhibition was held from June 30 to July 3, 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre
(NESCO), Goregaon, Mumbai.
HGH India 2026 attracted 43,920 trade buyers from more than 700 cities and towns
across the country along with 32 international participants. The exhibition brought
together manufacturers, retailers, exporters, architects, interior designers, e-
commerce companies, institutional buyers and other industry professionals. It also
featured Trend Forecasts, H-Circle Product Innovation Awards, HGH India Interactive
and the Indian Heritage and Sustainability Pavilion.NIFT Mumbai set up a dedicated stall to showcase its Regular Academic
Programmes, Continuing Education Programmes (CEP), Craft Cluster Initiatives, the
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) Project and innovative student projects.
These exhibits highlighted the institute's work in design, technology, sustainability,
research and industry collaboration.
The stall was visited by Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner,
Government of India, who appreciated NIFT's efforts in promoting quality education,
research, craft development and industry partnerships.
The stall received an encouraging response from industry leaders, entrepreneurs,
designers, exporters, retailers, prospective students and parents. It served as an
effective platform for interaction and opened new opportunities for collaboration in
education, research, innovation and skill development.
NIFT's participation in HGH India 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to promoting
sustainable design, preserving India's rich craft heritage, encouraging innovation
and strengthening partnerships with industry to develop a skilled, creative and
future ready workforce for the textile and design sectors.
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PIB Mumbai | Robin Singh/Parshuram Kor
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