MIHS 2026, the Marcellus International Houseware Show, concluded on July 26 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together more than 350 exhibitors and over 15,000 trade visitors across furniture, home accessories, kitchenware and gift items. The three-day business-to-business event ran from July 24 to 26, 2026, at Hall No. 1 of the Pragati Maidan convention centre.
The show drew retailers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and interior designers from India and overseas, positioning it as one of the largest houseware and furniture-adjacent trade platforms held in the capital this year. Organisers said registration remained free for verified trade professionals, a move aimed at maximising buyer footfall from across India’s organised and unorganised furniture retail segments.
Why Does MIHS 2026 Matter for India’s Furniture Industry?
Furniture, home decor and kitchenware categories increasingly overlap at trade shows like MIHS, as retailers look to bundle home furnishing ranges with complementary houseware lines under single-brand storefronts. With 250-plus curated brands on display, the show gave furniture manufacturers a chance to showcase new product lines directly to bulk buyers and franchise operators, several of whom are actively scaling store counts this year. The timing also coincides with India’s furniture market, valued at an estimated $29-31 billion in 2025-26, continuing to expand at a compound annual growth rate of around 7.6% through 2031.
What Does This Mean for the Broader Home and Furniture Market?
Trade shows such as MIHS have become an important channel for furniture and houseware companies to build distribution networks outside metro flagship stores, particularly as Tier I and Tier II cities see rising demand for organised furniture retail. The event’s scale, more than 15,000 trade visitors over three days, signals sustained appetite among retailers to add new furniture and home decor lines ahead of the festive season buying cycle later in 2026. Exhibitors at MIHS also used the platform to preview product ranges ahead of imm india 2026, the larger furniture and interiors trade fair scheduled for September 1-3, 2026, also at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
Exhibitors and trade body representatives described strong buyer engagement at this year’s edition, with particular interest in home decor, modular kitchenware and space-saving furniture formats suited to smaller urban homes. Industry participants noted that consolidated venues like Bharat Mandapam have improved the logistics of hosting large-scale trade shows in Delhi, making it easier for regional furniture manufacturers to exhibit alongside larger national and international brands.
What Happens Next?
With MIHS 2026 now concluded, attention shifts to imm india 2026 in September, where furniture and interiors exhibitors are expected to build on relationships formed at the houseware show. Furniture retailers will also be watching India’s upcoming Furniture Quality Control Order, expected to take effect later in 2026, which is likely to push manufacturers toward more standardised, certified production ahead of future trade events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MIHS 2026?
MIHS, the Marcellus International Houseware Show, is a B2B trade fair for furniture, home accessories, kitchenware and gift items, held July 24-26, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
How many exhibitors and visitors attended MIHS 2026?
The show brought together more than 350 exhibitors, spanning 250-plus curated brands, and drew over 15,000 trade visitors from India and overseas.
Why is MIHS important for India’s furniture and houseware sector?
It gives furniture and houseware manufacturers direct access to retailers, wholesalers and importers, helping them expand distribution ahead of India’s festive shopping season and the larger imm india 2026 fair in September.
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