EPCH Explores Stronger India-Italy Cooperation in Milan

23rd April 2026, Delhi/NCR: On 22.04.2026, Neeraj Khanna, Chairman, Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), met Annalisa Rosso, Editorial & Cultural Director, Advisor at Salone del Mobile. Milano, in Milan to discuss avenues for deeper cooperation and more regular engagement between the two organizations’ internationally recognized events in India and Italy.

Speaking on the discussions held, Neeraj Khanna, Chairman, EPCH, said, “It was a pleasure to meet Annalisa Rosso and exchange ideas on how two globally respected event platforms from India and Italy can engage more regularly for shared growth. We at EPCH believes that stronger dialogue and cooperation with international design and event leaders such as Salone del Mobile will open new avenues for visibility, partnerships and value creation for our handicrafts sector.”

He further added, “We are also delighted that Rosso has accepted our invitation to visit the IHGF Delhi Fair. Her visit will provide an excellent opportunity to experience firsthand the scale, diversity and creative strength of India’s handicrafts industry through IHGF Delhi Fair.”

Rajesh Rawat, Executive Director, EPCH, said, “This meeting marks a positive step in expanding EPCH’s international engagement with leading global event institutions. We see significant potential in fostering regular exchanges with Salone del Mobile for mutual learning, professional collaboration and wider global outreach.”

Rawat further added that “EPCH has already begun its buyer promotion activities for the upcoming 61st IHGF Delhi fair Autumn 2026 to be held from 13 – 17 October’26 at Greater Noida. These efforts include targeted social media outreach, promotion at major international fairs and advertisements in leading international magazines to attract quality buyers and strengthen global participation in the fair”