MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES DECLARES OPEN 7TH INDIAN FASHION JEWELLRY & ACCESSORIES SHOW
Greater Noida : Union Minister of textiles (Independent Charge), Shri Santosh kumar gangwar declared open the 7th edition of the indian fashion jewellery and accessories show (IFJS-2014) being orgnized by EPCH At the ultra modern india expo mart and center in a colour full ceremony here today .
He applauded EPCH who are also promoters of the india expo center & mart for constructing such an international class infrastructure at Greater Noida for organizing exhibitions.
At IFJAS, the buyers will have the opportunity to discover the finest in Indian craftsmanship and artistic finish in perfect harmony with modern designs, contemporary colours and new product development under one roof. Around 170 Indian companies from across India would be displaying their range of products informed Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director – EPCH.
Mainly focusing on fashion products like fashion & costume jewellery, imitation jewellery, fashion accessories & head to toe adornments, IFJAS 2014 will also showcase the widest range of materials, products and designs in five categories comprising of fashion jewellery, semi precious jewellery, fashion accessories, hand bags and fancy & embroidered fashion shoes.
Describing it an important part of India’s export basket, Mr. Lekhraj Maheshwari, Chairman of EPCH, stated that “the Council has been organizing IFJAS on an annual basis and the export fortunes of this segment have got a significant boost. The year on year growth of fashion jewellery alone over the last three years has been a noticeable factor.
USA is the largest importer while UK continues to be second largest buyer. This sector has tremendous potential to expand further.”
The leading importing Nations for jewellery in the world are USA, Germany, UK, France, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, Hong Kong, Australia, Italy and Latin American countries and India is already exporting to these markets, the Chairman added.
Terming the event as a dedicated distinct platform, Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director, EPCH said that “IFJAS provides international buyers with an apt window to source their requirements and help them in establishing an enduring profitable business relationship with Indian exporters. Organizing IFJAS is part of the Council’s drive to promote and expand horizons of key verticals of the handicrafts sector.”
The upcoming show will give a distinct platform to those specializing in the wide range of fashion products. In a mixed basket fair like IHGF, fashion jewellery & accessories is one of the important categories. A focused show for this sector, IFJAS would give exhibitors a unique opportunity to display capabilities and fully exploit their business potential said Mr. Kumar.
900 permanent marts displaying the latest in Indian Handicrafts & Gifts will remain opened only for overseas trade visitors for better international reach and gain market exposure.