For the first time, India’s largest gifting exhibition and one of the world’s most recognized paper and stationery exhibition brands will come together under one roof. Gifting exhibition Gifts World Expo is joining forces with the inaugural edition of Paperworld Delhi from 30 July – 1 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The co-located exhibitions will bring together more than 850 exhibitors, 6,000 brands and 30,000+ products, creating a sourcing destination for the gifting, stationery, paper, office and corporate solutions industries while offering buyers a broader product portfolio under one roof.
Spanning an extensive product spectrum, Gifts World Expo Delhi will showcase exciting gifting solutions for festivals, weddings, celebrations, corporate, luxury, customized and promotional solutions. The show will present an extensive product range covering categories like handicrafts, home décor & home textiles, awards & rewards, confectionery, beverage & gourmet, bags & travel accessories, houseware & kitchen appliances, wellness, beauty & grooming, among others.
Complementing this, Paperworld Delhi will present stationery, writing instruments, office and school supplies, art and craft materials, paper and paper products, educational solutions, sustainable stationery, packaging innovations, workplace essentials, premium pens and more.
Together, the exhibitions respond to growing buyer demand for innovative, branded, personalised and value-added products while enabling businesses to discover new suppliers, product innovations and market opportunities across interconnected industry segments.
Building on the established legacy of Paperworld globally, with five successful editions in Mumbai, the launch of Paperworld Delhi marks a significant expansion of one of the world’s most recognized exhibition brands for stationery.
Designed to serve the growing North Indian market, the show will strengthen business opportunities across manufacturing, retail, education, corporate procurement and distribution while connecting the businesses and entrepreneurial communities.
Paperworld will feature brands such as DOMS Industries, Figo Impex, G&G Global, KGOC Global (KANGARO), Linc, Luxor Writing Instrument, Saino Pen & Plastic, and William Penn, among others.
Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions, said, “Gifts World Expo has consistently evolved as a leading sourcing and networking business trade fair platform bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, brands and buyers from across the country.”
Raj Manek, executive director & board member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings, remarked, “The launch of Paperworld Delhi marks an important milestone in strengthening the stationery industry, particularly in the North Indian market. Following five successful editions in Mumbai and backed by the strength of the global Paperworld portfolio, Delhi is a natural next step in expanding the brands presence in one of the India’s most significant business markets. Along with Gifts World Expo legacy for gifting solutions, the upcoming co-located shows will create a stronger, more comprehensive sourcing platform offering exhibitors access to the industries enabling buyers to discover a wider range of products, innovations and business opportunities under one roof.”
The exhibition will also host an engaging program of Gift Talks and Paper Talks, bringing together industry leaders, designers, retailers, brand owners and market experts to discuss emerging consumer trends, sustainability, retail transformation, branding, packaging, innovations and evolving workplace and education solutions.
The show floor will present dedicated zones including a Start-up & Innovation Hub to discover fresh ideas, explore innovations at the Discovery Hub, learn about sustainable solutions at the Sustainable Innovation Hub and Unwind and connect at the Entertainment Zone, designed to create networking opportunities in a relaxed setting.
Gifts World Expo Delhi and Paperworld Delhi are jointly organized by MEX Exhibitions and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India.
