Gifts World Expo Mumbai and Paperworld Mumbai will be held from 26–28 February 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai, bringing together stakeholders from India’s evolving gifting, paper and stationery industries.
As consumer preferences shift towards customised, design-led, utility-driven and occasion-specific products, both the gifting and stationery segments are undergoing steady transformation. Once largely functional or seasonal, these categories are increasingly experience-led, premium and innovation-driven, opening new opportunities across retail, corporate and institutional channels.
Gifts World Expo Mumbai will showcase a diverse range of contemporary gifting solutions catering to corporate, institutional, festive, wedding and premium segments. Product categories on display will include perfumes, electronics, lifestyle accessories, home and kitchen products, wellness kits, gourmet foods and beverages, handicrafts, décor, sustainable products, customised merchandise, bags and more.
With a growing emphasis on employee engagement, brand recall, personalisation and sustainability, gifting has evolved into a year-round business opportunity. The exhibition will feature exhibitors such as Arvind Mills, Flipkart, IGP, MaxFresh, Nasher Miles, Power Plus, Signoraware, Swiss Military, Unix and others.
Running concurrently, Paperworld Mumbai will highlight innovations across paper, stationery, office and school supplies, writing instruments, arts and crafts materials, educational toys and creative learning tools. Demand from students, parents, educators, working professionals and hobbyists continues to drive the category beyond basic consumption into design-led and value-added offerings, supported by trends such as sustainable materials, digital stationery, smart products and customised formats.
Key exhibitors at Paperworld Mumbai will include Casio, Elkos Pens, Indeutsch Industries, KGOC Global (Kangaro), Kores India, Linc, Luxor Writing Instrument, Saino Pen, Submarine Pens and more.
Visitors to the co-located shows will have access to product innovations including eco-friendly stationery, personalised notebooks and planners, creative hobby kits, safe children’s products, premium writing instruments, innovative packaging and gift-wrapping solutions, as well as private labelling and bulk customisation services.
“Gifts World Expo stands at the forefront of India’s gifting industry, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of businesses. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive platform where industry leaders can drive innovation, foster strategic partnerships, find one-stop sourcing solutions and explore new business opportunities. With a robust lineup of exhibitors and high-level industry conferences, we are shaping the trajectory of the gifting sector in India,” said Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.
Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd., stated, “Paperworld Mumbai and Gifts World Expo Mumbai together reflect the changing dynamics of India’s stationery and gifting industries. Today’s buyers are looking at relevance, creative and meaningful concepts and differentiation, whether it is school and office supplies, creative products or gifting solutions. India has a strong base of homegrown brands responding to these shifts and these platforms together offer a vast product universe, business connections, while also driving industry trends that support long-term business growth.”
The 2026 editions will feature curated knowledge programmes under two focused tracks — Gift Talks and Paper Talks — aimed at addressing real-world business challenges and emerging opportunities. A session by Times NIE titled Balancing Brains and Bots: A Wellbeing-First Approach to AI in Education will engage principals and head coordinators from several schools. The Grand Brush Off will feature artists transforming blank canvases through spontaneous creativity.
Over the three-day event, panel discussions will explore themes including wedding gifting, gifting from India to global markets, employee gifting, university merchandise and souvenirs, the importance of packaging in gifting, youth and hobby markets, stationery design, the psychology behind adults’ affinity for stationery, and packaging workshops. The exhibition will also include a start-up zone, innovation zone, sustainability initiatives, live demonstrations of paper making by artisans, art and craft engagement activities, new product launches and product showcases aimed at Gen-Z audiences.
India’s gifting and stationery markets continue to show strong growth fundamentals. According to IMARC Group, the Indian school stationery supplies market, valued at USD 2,629.5 million in 2025, is projected to reach USD 4,001 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.77%. The gifting market, expected to reach USD 1.05 billion by 2033, is being driven by rising disposable incomes, corporate gifting demand, digital platforms and increasing preference for personalised and sustainable products.
The events are jointly organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India. Gifts World Expo Mumbai 2026, co-located with Paperworld Mumbai, is positioned as a comprehensive sourcing and networking platform for India’s gifting, paper and stationery industries.
