What Index Plus does

Index Plus operates India's premier international trade fair for furniture, interiors, and design, organized by NuernbergMesse India Private Limited—a subsidiary of Germany's NürnbergMesse Group. The platform runs three annual editions across Delhi (Yashobhoomi IICC), Mumbai (Bombay Exhibition Centre), and Bengaluru (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre), aggregating manufacturers, brands, and suppliers with architects, interior designers, builders, dealers, retailers, project consultants, and institutional buyers. Each edition hosts 200+ brands and draws a projected 10,000+ trade visitors, supported by co-located events including MUMBAIWOOD (Mumbai), Surfaces @ Work (Delhi), and India Mattresstech Expo, which collectively expand coverage across the furniture manufacturing value chain and adjacent categories such as sleep products, surfaces, and woodworking machinery.

The product surface spans six segments: residential furniture, commercial/workspace, institutional, outdoor & hospitality, kitchen & wardrobes, and home décor. Digital infrastructure includes the N-GAGE official expo application (developed by NürnbergMesse India), which provides interactive venue maps, digital catalogs, conference agenda management, and a B2B matchmaking portal for exhibitors and visitors. Adjacent media assets include IFJ Plus Magazine and curated event features such as the Kudos Gallery, Art Enclave, Innovative Workspace Lab, Trends Design Showcase, and Design Atelier Pavilion, which run alongside the IFJ Plus Conversations on Design conference program.

Revenue is generated primarily through exhibition booth-space rental to furniture and interior brands, supplemented by event sponsorship packages across pavilions, conferences, and marketing placements. Trade visitor admission is free, with registration managed online or on-site. Distribution to exhibitors is direct via a small internal sales team (a Portfolio Director, Project Managers, and Senior Managers for Marketing and Operations), supplemented by industry-association referral channels and international trade-agency partnerships that bring foreign exhibitors under national pavilions. Strategic advisor relationships and media partnerships (notably IFJ Plus Magazine) provide content and industry-relations leverage.

Name

Index Plus

Legal name

NuernbergMesse India Private Limited

Website

https://indexplus.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

India's premier international trade fair for furniture and interiors, organized by NürnbergMesse India across annual Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru editions connecting 200+ manufacturer and supplier brands with architects, interior designers, dealers, and institutional buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Fair & Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Trade fair exhibitions
• Furniture interiors sourcing
• B2B exhibition platform
• Event management services
• Industry trade shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Rental: Index Plus generates primary revenue by renting exhibition booth space to furniture and interior brands, manufacturers, and suppliers. Exhibitors pay registration and booth fees to participate in the trade fair across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru editions.
2. Event Sponsorship: The exhibition generates revenue through sponsorship packages where brands sponsor various event sections, pavilions, conference programs, and marketing materials.
3. Visitor Registration & Badge Processing: While general admission is free for trade visitors, the company processes registrations and manages visitor data as part of its event operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Index Plus organizes annual B2B trade fairs for the furniture, interiors, and design industry across three Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru). The company rents exhibition booth space to furniture manufacturers, brands, and suppliers and sells event sponsorship packages, providing a physical sourcing platform that connects exhibitors with architects, interior designers, builders, dealers, retailers, and institutional buyers. Supporting offerings include the N-GAGE mobile expo app, the IFJ Plus Magazine, and curated pavilions such as Kudos Gallery, Art Enclave, and Design Atelier.

Product overview

INDEXPLUS is a multi-city trade fair and exhibition platform organized by NuernbergMesse India. The core offering is the flagship INDEXPLUS Trade Fair spanning three annual editions across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, serving as the primary B2B sourcing platform for India's furniture and interiors industry. The event covers six major product segments: Residential Furniture (The Living Space, Kids Space), Commercial Furniture (The Workspace, Smart Office), Institutional Furniture, Outdoor & Hospitality, Kitchen & Wardrobes, and Home Décor & Aesthetics. Supporting the exhibition are the N-GAGE Official Expo App (mobile application for real-time updates, interactive maps, and B2B networking), the IFJ Plus Magazine (industry publication), and various event features including Kudos Gallery, Art Enclave, Innovative Workspace Lab, Trends Design Showcase, and Design Atelier Pavilion. Concurrent co-located events include Surfaces @ Work (Delhi) and MUMBAIWOOD (Mumbai).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INDEXPLUS Trade Fair (Annual Multi-City B2B Exhibition) India's premier international trade fair for furniture and interiors, organized annually across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Connects 200+ furniture, interior, and décor manufacturers, brands, and suppliers with architects, interior designers, builders, dealers, retailers, project consultants, and institutional buyers across six product segments: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Outdoor & Hospitality, Kitchen & Wardrobes, and Home Décor & Aesthetics.
• INDEXPLUS Delhi Edition Annual INDEXPLUS trade fair edition held at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi, serving North India's furniture and interiors market.
• INDEXPLUS Mumbai Edition Annual INDEXPLUS trade fair edition held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai, serving Western India's furniture, luxury retail, and manufacturing markets.
• INDEXPLUS Bengaluru Edition Annual INDEXPLUS trade fair edition held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, serving South India's design-forward and technology-integrated furniture and interiors market.
• Exhibitor Booth Space & Sponsorship Packages Sellable booth space at the INDEXPLUS trade fair with tiered pricing based on booth size and location within the exhibition hall, along with sponsorship packages covering event sections, pavilions, conference programs, and marketing materials. Offered to furniture and interior brands, manufacturers, and suppliers across the Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru editions.
• N-GAGE Official Expo App Official mobile application for INDEXPLUS providing real-time updates, interactive venue maps, B2B matchmaking portal for exhibitor-visitor networking, digital catalogs, and conference agenda management. Available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
• IFJ Plus Magazine Official media partner industry magazine providing insights from the world of interiors and design, supporting the INDEXPLUS community with content and thought leadership.
• IFJ Plus Conversations on Design Conference Curated conference series held at INDEXPLUS exploring sustainable luxury, BIS certification, and the future of workspaces, featuring past speakers from industry leadership.
• MUMBAIWOOD Concurrent Trade Fair Western India's trade fair for woodworking, furniture, and mattress manufacturing running alongside INDEXPLUS Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), bringing together the full furniture and interiors supply chain.
• Surfaces @ Work Concurrent Trade Fair Focused B2B trade fair bringing together materials, technologies, and solutions for surface performance in real-world applications, held concurrently with INDEXPLUS Delhi.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ brands participate per edition with 10,000+ trade visitors expected

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered key, core, important and supporting.

• Sylvia Khan (Strategic Advisor)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2023Sylvia Khan serves as Strategic Advisor and Editor & Creative Head of IFJ Plus Magazine for INDEXPLUS, providing industry expertise and content leadership.
• Liyakat Ali Khan (Strategic Advisor)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2023Liyakat Ali Khan serves as Strategic Advisor for INDEXPLUS, bringing industry knowledge and partnership development expertise.
• MUMBAIWOODcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern India's Trade Fair for Woodworking, Furniture & Mattress Manufacturing running alongside INDEXPLUS Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC), bringing the full furniture and interiors supply chain together.
• Surfaces @ Work 2026coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA focused B2B trade fair bringing together materials, technologies and solutions for surface performance in real-world applications. Concurrent with INDEXPLUS Delhi, serving the built environment end-to-end.
• India Mattresstech ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia Mattresstech Expo is co-located with INDEXPLUS, focusing on mattress and sleep products, expanding the product coverage for visitors.
• IFJ Plus MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Media Partner providing latest insights from the world of interiors and design. Publishes IFJ Plus Conversations on Design conference content.
• Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes the Design Atelier Pavilion featuring craftspeople, design students, and manufacturers for live builds, workshops, and collaborative demonstrations.
• NAREDCO (National Real Estate Development Council)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting association providing industry insights and helping drive participation from real estate developers and builders.
• Indian Sleep Products Federation (ISPF)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes the ISPF Sleep Pavilion showcasing innovative sleep solutions and mattress technology innovations.
• AGNI (Built Environment Partner)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilt Environment Partner supporting the exhibition and providing industry expertise.
• Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (AFMT)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting association representing furniture manufacturers and traders in Jodhpur region.
• Polish Investment and Trade AgencysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizes Polish National Pavilion at INDEXPLUS with quality companies from Poland showcasing materials, manufacturing, and modular design innovations.
• Décor Asia IndonesiasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational exhibitor from Indonesia participating in INDEXPLUS showcasing Asian décor and furniture products.
• NuernbergMesse IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer and parent company of INDEXPLUS. One of the 15 largest exhibition companies globally, with subsidiaries in China, North America, Brazil, Italy, India, Austria, and Greece.
• N-GAGE (Official Expo App)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial mobile application developed for INDEXPLUS providing real-time updates, interactive venue maps, B2B matchmaking portal, digital catalogs, and conference agenda management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HBLF Show (India Furniture Expo): Indian B2B trade fair focused on home and lifestyle furniture, directly overlapping with INDEXPLUS's residential furniture and home décor segments.
• IIID Expo (Institute of Indian Interior Designers): Annual trade event organized by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers; directly competes for the architect and interior designer audience that is a core INDEXPLUS visitor segment.
• IndiaMattresstech Expo (NürnbergMesse India): Co-located sleep and mattress technology exhibition organized by the same NürnbergMesse India team; shares venue and audience with INDEXPLUS Mumbai and Bengaluru editions.
• ACETECH (Asian Paints-ABEC Exhibits): One of India's largest architecture, construction, and building materials trade exhibitions, with strong overlap in commercial furniture, interiors, and architecture buyer segments that also attend INDEXPLUS.

Others

• Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC): Sector Skill Council that is a strategic partner and co-organizer of INDEXPLUS's Design Atelier Pavilion; functions as an industry ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Indiawood (NürnbergMesse India): Sister event under the same NürnbergMesse India umbrella focused on woodworking machinery and furniture manufacturing; co-located with INDEXPLUS Mumbai via MUMBAIWOOD, sharing exhibitor and visitor pools in the same Indian furniture value chain.
• Salone del Mobile.Milano: World's leading furniture trade fair; relevant comparator for INDEXPLUS as the de facto global reference for premium furniture trade shows that Indian brands also attend.
• Maison&Objet (SAFI/Salesforce): Global benchmark for design and home décor trade fairs; competes for international brand participation and Indian designer attendance against INDEXPLUS's premium positioning.

Emerging players

• India Construction Week / Construction World: Indian B2B event for the broader construction and built environment industry, with partial overlap in commercial and institutional furniture categories served by INDEXPLUS.

Regional players

• DecorExpo / Index Interieur (Delhi/Italy): Italy-based international interiors trade fair brand with historical presence in Delhi; competes for premium international interior brands and high-end designer visitors in the Indian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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