Join us for the Corporate Gifts Show 2027 in Mumbai from February 25-27, showcasing the latest trends in corporate gifting.
Dates
25–27 Feb 2027
City / country
Mumbai, India
Venue
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC)
Time
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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Event overview
The Corporate Gifts Show 2027 will take place from February 25 to 27 at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
This premier exhibition offers transformative showcases and networking opportunities for the gifting industry.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends in corporate gifting, connect with suppliers and industry leaders, and explore a wide range of products tailored to their business needs.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their latest products, engage with high-intent buyers, and expand their market reach through direct interactions. The Corporate Gifts Show is a vital platform for industry professionals to connect, discover new trends, and explore innovative gifting solutions. It serves as a hub for networking and business growth in the gifting sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Mumbai, India
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Registration counters will close 30 minutes prior to the exhibition closing time.
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
This edition
2027
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
The Corporate Gifts Show 2027 will take place from February 25 to 27 at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. This premier exhibition offers transformative showcases and networking opportunities for the gifting industry. The Corporate Gifts Show is a vital platform for industry professionals to connect, discover new trends, and explore innovative gifting solutions. It serves as a hub for networking and business growth in the gifting sector.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Corporate buyers looking for gifting solutions, Retailers seeking innovative products, Event planners and organizers, Marketing professionals in need of promotional items. Event Dates: February 25-27, 2027. Location: Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Exhibitors: 450+ brands. Expected Visitors: 7500+ trade buyers. Corporate Gifts Show 2027 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their latest products, engage with high-intent buyers, and expand their market reach through direct interactions. The Corporate Gifts Show is a vital platform for industry professionals to connect, discover new trends, and explore innovative gifting solutions. It serves as a hub for networking and business growth in the gifting sector. Exhibitor categories include Manufacturers of corporate gifts, Suppliers of promotional products, Distributors of branded.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Mumbai concentrates the headquarters and procurement teams of India's largest banks, insurers, pharma, IT and consumer-goods companies — the primary buyers of corporate and festive gifting. The Corporate Gifts Show is run by Messe Frankfurt India in the same Mumbai B2B portfolio as its consumer-goods and lifestyle fairs, so exhibitors meet both brand-side gifting buyers and the distributor/agency channel that services corporate gifting programmes across western and southern India. Gifting demand is anchored to the Diwali/festive season, employee engagement and onboarding, client retention and CSR spend, making late-February a practical sourcing window ahead of the Indian fiscal and festive planning cycles.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainable and plastic-free gifting
Tech-enabled and personalisable gifts
Employee experience and onboarding kits
Wellness, gourmet and premiumisation
Digital-first procurement and vendor consolidation
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Mumbai traffic varies widely — allow buffer time.
to venue
40–70 min
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 45–80 / night
Clean business hotels; expect a 20–35 min cab ride at peak times. Book early — February is a busy corporate travel month in Mumbai.
sourceUSD 90–160 / night
Closest, most convenient base — many are within a short 10–15 min drive of the halls, which is valuable in Mumbai traffic.
sourceUSD 180–320 / night
Best for hosted buyer programmes, senior meetings and on-site hospitality suites; the Goregaon option is walkable/short-drive to BEC.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
Prepaid taxi
Book at the official prepaid taxi counter inside the terminal to avoid touts. Allow 20–35 min off-peak.
App ride-hail (Ola/Uber)
Widely used in Mumbai and generally the easiest option for trade visitors; pick-up points at the venue are signposted.
Suburban rail (Mumbai Western Line)
Fastest way to beat road traffic from South Mumbai or the airport belt; avoid peak 08:00–10:30 and 17:30–20:00 crush.
Auto-rickshaw (metered / app)
Best for last-mile legs; insist on the meter or use the app, and keep small change.
City bus / BEST and metro
Low-cost option for hotel–venue hops; metro/bus routes and stop locations change with network extensions, so confirm the nearest stop before travelling.
Venue parking (self-drive/taxi drop-off)
Parking fills early on peak show days; arrive before 10:00 or use drop-off and app cabs.
taxi
Mumbai traffic varies widely — allow buffer time.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Business Visa (online, multiple entry, up to 1 year) | Exhibitors, trade buyers and business visitors attending the Corporate Gifts Show for commercial purposes | $80.00 | Typically 2–4 working days after application (allow 7 days for safety) | |
| e-Tourist Visa (online, 30 days to 5 years) | Attendees visiting only as trade visitors without supplier contracts | $25.00 | Typically 72 hours (apply at least 4 days ahead) | |
| Regular (sticker) Business Visa via Indian mission | Nationals not eligible for the e-Visa, or travellers needing longer/multi-year business validity | $130.00 | 5–10 working days at the Indian embassy/consulate |
Nepal and Bhutan nationals do not require a visa for India; Maldives nationals have limited visa-free access. All other attendees should check the official portal.
India operates an ATA Carnet scheme for goods temporarily imported for exhibitions and fairs (guaranteeing association: FICCI). Confirm acceptance and the required paperwork for gifting/promotional samples with the organiser and your national carnet-issuing body before shipping exhibits.
Official visa pageWeather
Late February in Mumbai is warm, dry and mostly sunny: expect roughly 19–32 °C (cooler nights around 19–22 °C, hot afternoons near 30–32 °C) with minimal rainfall (about 1 mm for the month) and humid afternoons moderated by a sea breeze. Light cotton clothing plus a layer for strongly air-conditioned halls is ideal; rain disruption is unlikely.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to India.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette
A handshake is common in business settings; offer business cards with the right hand (or both hands) and use titles with surnames until invited otherwise. A short exchange of pleasantries before getting to commercial detail is expected.
Tipping
Restaurants commonly add a service charge; otherwise 5–10% is appropriate. Hotel and airport porters typically receive INR 50–100, and a driver for a full day INR 100–200. Tipping is optional but appreciated.
Dress and dietary norms
Smart-casual business attire (shirt, chinos, closed shoes; jacket for meetings) works for the show floor and Mumbai is fairly liberal in dress. Vegetarian and Jain food is widely available; alcohol service depends on individual hotel/venue licences.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: BOM
Book flights to BOM (Mumbai) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.
Most international visitors need a visa for India; the fastest route for trade-fair attendance is the online e-Visa (e-Business or e-Tourist), applied for at least 4–7 days before travel on the Government of India portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa). e-Business visas suit exhibitors and buyers visiting suppliers at a trade fair and typically allow multiple entries for up to one year; e-Tourist visas (30 days / 1 year / 5 years) suit attendance-only visitors. Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require a visa, and Maldives nationals have limited visa-free access. Carry a printed copy of the e-Visa approval and a passport valid at least six months beyond arrival. Fees and eligibility vary by nationality — verify on the official portal before booking flights.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Approximate published e-Visa fee; fee bands differ by nationality and by 30-day/1-year/5-year validity. Requires company details and a reference in India — use the organiser's invitation/registration confirmation. Approximate fee for the 30-day e-Tourist category; longer-validity e-Tourist visas are higher (roughly USD 40 for 1 year, USD 80 for 5 years).
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM). Allow road or rail time to Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC); on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC): Andheri East / Goregaon station belt, 6–10 km from BEC: ibis Mumbai Airport (Andheri East), Lemon Tree / mid-market business hotels along the Western Express Highway; Goregaon East / NESCO precinct, 1–4 km from BEC: Radisson Mumbai Goregaon, Four-star business hotels on the Western Express Highway near Goregaon; Goregaon East and Powai / Andheri East, 1–12 km from BEC: The Westin Mumbai Garden City (Goregaon East), Renaissance Mum
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Mumbai; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC).
Parking: On-site parking is available at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: 19–32 °C in late February (nights around 19–22 °C, daytime peaks near 30–32 °C)
Seasonality: Mumbai is at the tail end of the dry, mild post-monsoon-to-winter window in late February — rainfall averages only about 1 mm for the month, with rising afternoon humidity as the pre-monsoon build-up begins in March.
Packing: Late February in Mumbai is warm, dry and mostly sunny: expect roughly 19–32 °C (cooler nights around 19–22 °C, hot afternoons near 30–32 °C) with minimal rainfall (about 1 mm for the month) and humid afternoons moderated by a sea breeze. Light cotton clothing plus a layer for strongly air-conditione
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 — Friday 26 February 2027
Mid-show day combines full exhibitor staffing, complete product displays and the highest buyer footfall, and it is a full working day (Fri) rather than the opening morning rush of Day 1 or the early breakdown and thinner staffing typical of the closing Saturday. Use Day 1 for a sourcing sweep and Day 2 for shortlisted supplier meetings and serious negotiations.
Check India entry requirements and apply for the appropriate visa (e-Visa or business visa) — Apply well ahead of travel; Indian visa processing can take several weeks, so start early and keep a printed approval copy.
Book flights to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai — Allow buffer time for immigration and baggage on arrival; BOM is the primary gateway for Corporate Gifts Show 2027.
Reserve a hotel with easy access to Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC) — Choose a property that keeps the daily commute to BEC short during the 25-27 February 2027 show days.
Complete visitor registration for Corporate Gifts Show 2027 on the official site — Register via corporategiftsshow.in.messefrankfurt.com and save the badge confirmation for on-site collection.
Download the hall plan and exhibitor list from the official site — Shortlist gift, corporate merchandise and packaging suppliers you want to meet before travelling.
Pre-schedule B2B meetings with target exhibitors — Contact suppliers in advance and agree meeting slots for the 25-27 February 2027 show days.
Shortlist conference sessions, product zones and demonstrations to attend — Build a personal agenda around corporate gifting, branding and merchandise sourcing themes.
Plan local transport between your hotel and BEC — Compare taxi, ride-hail and metro options and confirm typical fare bands and travel times for show mornings.
Prepare business cards, meeting documents and sourcing briefs — Carry printed copies plus digital files for supplier discussions and quote comparisons.
Pack business attire and show-day essentials for Mumbai in February — Include light layers, comfortable footwear and a compact bag for catalogues and samples.
Reconfirm hotel, flights and meeting appointments — Circulate your final schedule to colleagues and exhibitors you plan to meet.
Arrive in Mumbai, collect your badge at BEC and orient yourself in the halls — Arrive early on the first show day for registration, security screening and hall orientation.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves, Borivali
South Mumbai heritage — Colaba, Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves
On-site B2B meeting zone / buyer–seller lounge
Venue F&B court and coffee kiosks between halls
Hotel lounges and bars near Goregaon/Andheri East
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visa_fee
visitor · e-Business e-Visa (1 year)
USD 80 / per person (approximate government fee, varies by nationality)
exhibitor_stand
exhibitor · shell scheme
USD 95–170 / per sqm (India B2B trade-fair shell-scheme range, approximate)
hotel
visitor · Budget
USD 45–80 / per night (Andheri East / Goregaon belt)
hotel
visitor · Mid-range
USD 90–160 / per night (Goregaon East / NESCO precinct)
hotel
visitor · Premium
USD 180–320 / per night (Goregaon East / Powai)
per_diem
visitor · standard
USD 75 / per day (meals and local transport, listing calculator default)
visa_fee
visitor · e-Business Visa (online, multiple entry, up to 1 year)
USD 80 / per application
visa_fee
visitor · e-Tourist Visa (online, 30 days to 5 years)
USD 25 / per application
visa_fee
visitor · Regular (sticker) Business Visa via Indian mission
USD 130 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visa_fee | visitor | e-Business e-Visa (1 year) | USD 80 / per person (approximate government fee, varies by nationality) | estimate | |
| exhibitor_stand | exhibitor | shell scheme | USD 95–170 / per sqm (India B2B trade-fair shell-scheme range, approximate) | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | Budget | USD 45–80 / per night (Andheri East / Goregaon belt) | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | Mid-range | USD 90–160 / per night (Goregaon East / NESCO precinct) | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | Premium | USD 180–320 / per night (Goregaon East / Powai) | estimate | |
| per_diem | visitor | standard | USD 75 / per day (meals and local transport, listing calculator default) | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | e-Business Visa (online, multiple entry, up to 1 year) | USD 80 / per application | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | e-Tourist Visa (online, 30 days to 5 years) | USD 25 / per application | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | Regular (sticker) Business Visa via Indian mission | USD 130 / per application | official |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a defined gifting requirement, want to compare MOQs and branding capability across many suppliers in one trip, and can commit 2–3 days including travel.
Best for
Procurement, marketing, HR/CSR and gifting managers sourcing corporate gifts or supplier shortlists for the 2027 festive and employee-engagement cycles
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
6–10 weeks ahead: visa (allow 1–2 weeks), flights and a hotel near Goregaon East; 2–3 days on the ground
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Mumbai traffic can turn a short airport–venue hop into a 60+ minute transfer at peak hours; build buffers.
Rushed one-day visits cover only part of the gifting, packaging and tech-gift ranges.
exhibit
You sell to Indian corporates or distributors and can staff the stand for all three days, including the closing Saturday.
Best for
Gifting manufacturers, promotional-product suppliers, packaging converters, tech-gift and wellness brands targeting Indian corporate buyers and channel partners
Min. budget
$2,400.00
Timeline
4–6 months ahead: stand space and shell-scheme booking, artwork and samples, visas, freight/carnet paperwork and staff travel
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Booth/stand pricing, service charges and electricity are not published in the listing; request a current rate card from the organiser before committing.
Sample shipping and customs clearance for promotional goods need early paperwork (ATA Carnet / customs broker).
skip
Your target buyers are not Indian corporates or channel partners, or the trip cost cannot be justified by pipeline expected in 2027.
Best for
Suppliers without an India-focused corporate gifting pipeline, or teams whose gifting budgets are already committed for the current cycle
Timeline
None
Risks
No major risks listed.
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