INDIA – a market overview

• Sound economic growth – minimal impact of global financial crunch & de-leveraging
• 7.1% GDP growth in 2008-09 and 6+ % growth expected in 2009-10
• Consumer demand driving opportunities
• Ranked the most attractive retail market amongst the emerging economies (ahead of Vietnam and China)
• A key priority of the elected government is improving the state of infrastructure
• The market for Signage & LED products/ services is growing at an exponential rate driven by the growth in the retail and entertainment industries

IISS’09 & DSLS’09 (Retrospect)

• The 14th edition of INDIA INTERNATIONAL SIGN SHOW (IISS) held in conjunction with DIGITAL SIGNAGE & LED SHOW (DSLS) at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from the 22^nd to 24^th May 2009, was a runaway success
• The events attracted a large number of quality visitors, generated tons of business enquiries & deals
• Mumbai, the business capital and Madison Avenue of India is home to many leading Corporates & advertising agencies. It has an active trade & distributor market across categories.
• The mood at the event was that of immense optimism. Everyone was eager to see the glamorous displays of over 80 exhibiting companies spread over 50,000 sq. feet. The event surpassed last year’s attendance with visits from across India, the Indian sub continent and beyond. Not only did IISS deliver handsomely, but also has become the region’s main sourcing point for signage, POP, LED and retail display.

IISS’10 & DSLS’10

• The 15^th edition of IISS & DSLS will be held in conjunction with an exclusive event on professional lighting, envisioned to be Asia’s largest. 
• The events will showcase over 150 exhibitors from relevant verticals.
• Expected Visitor Turnout: in excess of 10,000 professional buyers. 
• Expo area is 90,000 sq. feet.