MUMBAIWOOD, the India Mattresstech & Upholstery Supplies Expo (IME), and INDEXPLUS open at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from September 18 to 20, 2026, bringing India’s furniture, mattress and interiors industries together under one roof. The concurrent shows follow closely on the heels of IMM India 2026, an international furniture and interiors exhibition held in New Delhi from September 1 to 3 that drew 102 exhibitors and more than 8,000 trade buyers.
The Mumbai expos target manufacturers, retailers and component suppliers across wood-based furniture, mattress technology and upholstery, positioning the city as a converging point for sourcing and product discovery ahead of the festive retail season. The timing coincides with growing momentum in India’s furniture trade, as exporters and manufacturers look to capitalise on new international market access secured earlier this month.
Why Are MUMBAIWOOD and INDEXPLUS Significant for India’s Furniture Industry?
India’s furniture market is projected to grow from $29.27 billion in 2025 to $31.51 billion in 2026, a 7.63 percent compound annual growth rate, according to industry estimates. Concurrent exhibitions covering wood furniture, mattresses and upholstery supplies let manufacturers source components, machinery and finishing materials in one location, reducing the fragmentation that has historically slowed organised furniture production in India.
What Does This Mean for Furniture Exports and Manufacturing?
India’s furniture and handicraft exports are set for 20-22 percent annual growth over the next three years, according to industry estimates, aided by the recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement, which removes import duties of up to 10.5 percent on Indian wooden, bamboo, metal and handcrafted furniture entering the European market while streamlining customs procedures. Manufacturers exhibiting at the Mumbai shows are expected to use the platform to line up new export orders on the back of this duty relief.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
Industry bodies have credited recent policy moves, including the EU-India FTA, for improving sentiment among furniture exporters and manufacturers. India’s upcoming Furniture Quality Control Order, set to take effect in 2026, is also expected to push higher manufacturing standards and greater participation from organised producers, a shift exhibitors at MUMBAIWOOD and INDEXPLUS are likely to address directly with buyers.
What Happens Next?
The three exhibitions run through September 20 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, after which manufacturers are expected to begin fulfilling festive-season retail orders and finalising export contracts tied to the EU-India FTA. Industry watchers will track how quickly organised players scale up capacity to meet both the quality control order’s compliance requirements and rising export demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MUMBAIWOOD 2026?
MUMBAIWOOD is a furniture and woodworking trade exhibition running September 18-20, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, held alongside the India Mattresstech & Upholstery Supplies Expo and INDEXPLUS.
How is the EU-India FTA affecting furniture exports?
The agreement removes import duties of up to 10.5 percent on Indian wooden, bamboo, metal and handcrafted furniture entering the European market, supporting projected export growth of 20-22 percent annually over the next three years.
How big is India’s furniture market in 2026?
India’s furniture market is estimated at $31.51 billion in 2026, up from $29.27 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual rate of about 7.63 percent.
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