The 31st edition of Gifts World Expo and the inaugural edition of Paperworld Delhi concluded successfully in Delhi. According to the organizers, with a cumulative footfall of 39,382 visitors, the show brought together leading brands, manufacturers, suppliers, corporate buyers, distributors, retailers and education-sector stakeholders under one roof.
The exhibitions witnessed strong engagement from trade visitors and buyers, reflecting the growing demand for innovative, premium, personalized and sustainable products. With a diverse range of products and new launches on display, exhibitors had the opportunity to connect with relevant stakeholders, generate quality business leads and explore new market opportunities.
Making its Delhi debut, Paperworld Delhi brought together leading stationery brands, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and corporate buyers. The exhibition highlighted the growing premiumization of India’s stationery market and created opportunities for exhibitors to showcase innovative writing instruments, office and school supplies, creative products and emerging solutions.
Rohit Mathur, vice president, Luxor Writing Instruments, stated, “We have been associated with Paperworld from a very long time and for about last four years we are participating in Mumbai. However, internationally, we have been present with Messe Frankfurt with their exhibitions in Frankfurt and Dubai. We have received a lot of positive feedback this time in Paperworld Delhi, and we have launched one of our brands here. We have received a very good response, and the distribution expansion is helping us grow our footprint and we thank the organizers.”
“Indian stationery market is growing phenomenally and as far as B2B sales is concerned, the corporate sales is also increasing atleast about two-folds for last two-three years. We have seen significant contribution coming in from stationery and we are already on a double-digit growth. Stationery market is growing which is why we you see so much of enthusiasm around Paperworld and I wish next year the exhibitor number will be far greater than this,” Mathur said.
Nikhil Ranjan, managing director, William Penn, said, “I have been visiting Paperworld in Frankfurt since 2003, and we participated in Paperworld Mumbai a few years ago and now, we are happy to be a part of the inaugural edition of Delhi. It has been good for us as we have serious and quality visitors. India in general as a market is growing for stationery products as there is a lot of premiumisation which is visible here at Paperworld Delhi and it has now given a lot of structure and visibility to the exhibitors and visitors to use this platform to showcase their products.”
The platform facilitated conversations around the evolving education ecosystem, with educators reflecting on how such gatherings extend learning beyond the classroom for teachers themselves.
Various schools including Indirapuram Public School and KR Mangalam World School, GK-1 among others noted that while academic subjects remain essential, life skills such as resilience, empathy, communication and decision-making are equally critical, and that platforms such as these allow educators to exchange ideas, share experiences and learn from one another, fostering collaboration and contributing meaningfully to the growth and well-being of the teaching community.
The Gifts World Expo showcased an extensive range of corporate gifts, promotional merchandise, customized products, lifestyle offerings and sustainable gifting solutions. The exhibition further reinforced its position as an important sourcing and networking platform for the gifting industry, particularly in North India.
Puneet Gupta, associate director, corporate sales, boAt, stated, “The overall experience of the exhibition has been very nice. For the last two years, I have been following this exhibition, and I have seen that a lot of corporate customers and buyers are coming here, taking interest in the product range. Showcasing products from different brands under a single roof gives you a completely different experience. If I talk about North India, this was something that was missing earlier”.
