Unwrap the future of gifting at Giftex 2025
India’s gifting scape is transforming dynamically, with more and more people searching for exquisite and high-end gifting solutions. Of course, the rising per capita income, foreign players, and new-age gifting solutions especially due to e-commerce sites has played a catalyst role in giving a booming gifting trend in India. Giftex 2025 – India’s premier gifting trade show set to be held from 31 Jul – 2 Aug will highlight how traditional values and modern gifting solutions will merge to create exciting gifting possibilities for people and businesses alike:
#3 Major Trends To Watch In Giftex 2025
Emerging Gift Trends
Personalization and sustainability are at the forefront of the gifting industry. Gifting vendors are coming up with a wide range of gifting items, from limited-edition art to custom-engraved jewellery, luxury watches and perfumes, pendants and much more. A particularly interesting trend is the blend of technology and tradition, such as a digital frame filled with family or friends, office colleagues photos, nicely packed in handcraft boxes.
Secondly, eco-friendly gifts have seen a great inception in the market. Plantable gift cards, bamboo beat sound amplifiers, bamboo sunglasses, tote bags, coconut leaf cutlery, that reflect the increasing awareness and safety of the environment among Indian consumers. One standout is bamboo that offers zero-waste gifts with organic and reusable concepts.
Gadgets And Artisans
The expo’s innovation section will highlight some truly creative concepts. Impress your dear ones with the latest gadgets gifts or treat yourself to innovation you will deserve. From stylish smartwatches to noise-cancellation earbuds, there’s a tech gift to delight everyone. Secondly, local artisans will showcase traditional crafts, whose hands weave not just materials but India’s rich culture and tradition of various communities in tangible forms. Artisanal gifts are not aesthetically appealing, but it’s a repository of stories, traditions and cultural identities. Engaging with local artisans and their exquisite craft will help people preserve the rich Indian culture and tradition in this AR/VR enabled world.
Key Gift Market Insights
Corporate gifting segment has significantly expanded, especially with the rising per capita income and e-commerce giants coming up with lucrative gifting solutions delivered at doorsteps. Companies are increasingly looking for meaningful and delightful ways to show employee appreciation, build relations with clients, and business partners. While festival gifting holds a lion’s share in driving the gifting market, amazing gifts demand for days like mother’s day, women’s day, friendship days gifts, etc. or special occasions like birthday, anniversaries, baby showers, pre-wedding gifts, etc. are gaining rapid momentum in the gifting industry. The wedding gifts market is one of the four pillars of the gifting industry, which is lucrative and dynamic, driven by cultural traditions, rising gift trends, dynamic wedding concept and rising disposable incomes.
About Giftex – India’s Premier Gifting Trade Show
Being one of the pioneer gifting trade shows in India, since 1988, Giftex has garnered a reputation for offering a professional ambiance to connect exhibitors with potential audiences and provides a platform for showcasing premium corporate and innovative gifting solutions. Today, Giftex is one of the largest and most-awaited corporate as well as regular gifting exhibitions in India.
Reasons for Gifting
The convenience of e-shopping, with a range of gifting items, has led to the growth of the gifting industry. The gifting market has immense potential and is set to rise in the forthcoming years, driven by changing consumer behaviours and increased awareness of gifting culture and traditions. The market offers significant opportunities for both – domestic and international players, mostly in terms of personalization, innovation, and digitalization. Innovative packaging, rising marketing activities, and seamless shopping experience have furthermore contributed to it.
Types of Gifting
India has a plethora of festivals like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, and more. People give gifts as a part of the tradition, leading to an increased demand for unique gift items. Birthdays, anniversaries, and baby showers also contribute to the gift-giving culture. Tropical events like Valentine’s Day, Friendship Day, Thanksgiving Day, etc. have now seen an upward trend.
Next, corporate companies who give gifts to employees, clients, or partners on various occasions don’t have a limit on their budget. Thus, all around the year gift-giving is the future and there’s no time like the present.
Again, weddings are a grand affair in India, and gifting plays a vital role. In today’s time weddings are lavish and all about creating a remarkable impression on the guests. With no limit on budget, the wedding industry surely offers immense opportunities for unique gift items. Also, e-commerce, personalization, and unique gifting are providing more business opportunities in the market.
Role Of Giftex
Over the years, Giftex has played a visionary role in forecasting the growth of India’s gift industry. The trade expo has helped give the right direction to India’s gift industry and set the path of growth, which has turned into a staggering $75 billion.
As business leaders, we need to gear up to match the growing trends and tech advancements. Giftex intends to present a unique mix of established brands and promising new entrants from the India gift market showcasing their innovative ideas and gifting solutions. Every year, new-age gift products are being introduced to give an unparalleled gifting experience. With a strong footfall of 15,000+ qualified business visitors, it sets a perfect stage to build potential connections and venture into new & profitable business deals.
In this internet-driven world, we still feel meeting each other in person will foster relationships rather than meeting online. It’s an opportunity to build trust, empathy, and meaningful connections.
Giftex 2025 intends to offer a platform to spotlight unparalleled B2B gifting experiences. It will come up with a curated selection of new-age gifts that radiate prestige and excellence. It includes a mix of luxury gift items such as limited-edition art & collectibles, bespoke accessories, home décor, premium tech gadgets, wellness products, gourmet products, travel & luggage, home utility products, etc.
Don’t miss out on the most-awaited gifting trade expo in Mumbai!
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