Organized by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in co-operation with the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province (GD-DOFTEC), the first-ever Lifestyle Expo in Mumbai (LEM)2010 was held in Mumbai for three days from October 28-30, 2010.
LEM 2010 presented Indian companies with lifestyle products from leading suppliers in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province, China.
More than 160 suppliers across various product segments including Consumer Electronics and Electrical Appliances, Gifts & Premiums, Household Products, and Fashion & Fashion Accessories have shown on LEM 2010.
Solar-powered products were particularly popular with Indian companies. Mr Manoj Kothari, Solar Energy System added, "This Expo has been great for my business. I had the opportunity to meet quality suppliers of solar LEDs, solar invertors and panels, all under one roof, saving me the trouble of travelling all the way to China. There is a large demand for solar products in India, and such fairs are a good platform to develop my business. Many people have the perception that products from China are cheap and of poor quality; however, they have excellent technology and high-quality products. It is important to meet verified and trusted suppliers and HKTDC has helped me with that. I will definitely confirm some orders with the companies I have met at this Expo."
The exhibitors from Hong Kong and Guangdong were equally pleased with the opportunity to meet Indian buyers and discuss business with them. Mr Raymond Chan, Germain Holdings Ltd remarked, “A lot of buyers have come here; it is not just the quantity, but they are also quality buyers. They are interested in our solar LED bulbs and tubes and solar rechargeable lanterns."
