Renewx | Sweet Home Real Estate & Interior Expo 2018

April 2018 ISSUE | Vol. 29

© All rights reserved. ‘Point of View’ is a bi-monthly from HITEX. www.hitex.co.in Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana and the de jure capital of Birla Mandir Andhra Pradesh. It is Telangana’s largest and most populous city Birla Mandir is a luscious temple located on top of a hillock at a height of 280 ft towards the southern and is the fifth most populous city in India. end of Hussain Sagar Lake. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu present in the form of Sri Venkateswara. Birla Mandir was built by the Birla Foundation in 1976 with 2000 tons of pure white Hyderabad is located on the Musi of culture richly mixed with history marbles imported from Rajasthan. The temple demonstrates a blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani and River in the heart of the Telangana spanning 400 colourful years. Utkala architectures. In the evening, Birla Mandir presents a spectacular sight upon illumination. Plateau, a major upland region of the Hyderabad is ranked as the top Birla Mandir is located in Lakdi-ka-pul – at the center of Hyerabad - and well connected to the other Deccan (peninsular India). Indian city to live in for its quality of, parts of the city. Endearingly called the City of Pearls, living for the third year in a row (2015, Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist 2016 & 2017) in Mercer’s Quality of attractions ranging from heritage Living ranking. LAAD BAZAR monuments, museums, lakes, parks Hyderabad is ranked as the second Laad Bazaar or Choodi Bazaar is a market popular for bangles located on one of the four main roads and gardens to luscious cuisine best place in the world that one that branch out from Charminar. The bazaar got its name form Laad – meaning lacquer – that is used and a delightful shopping should see in 2015 by Traveler to make bangles. In this 1 kilometre long shopping strip, most of the shops sell Hyderabadi stoned- experience. To the traveller, magazine of National Geographic. studded bangles, pearls, imitation jewelry, bridal wear and saris. Hyderabad offers a Hyderabad has been famous for its bangles and Laad Bazaar presents a glimpse of the bygone eras. fascinating panorama It is said that the market has been there since the Qutub Shahis and the Nizams era and thus presents a living heritage of the city.

Shilparamam CharminaR Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village representing the cultural legacy of India. Spread over an area of 50 acres in the hub of the corporate world, Shilparamam hosts a multitude of ethnic Charminar is synonymous with and stands as a global icon of prayers till this day, especially art, crafts and culture from all over the country and provides a common platform for artisans the history of Hyderabad. The Hyderabad. On the top floor on Fridays. Charminar looks and performing artists. name ‘Charminar’ is derived of Charminar, there is a small mesmerizing with lighting in from two distinct words mosque where people gather for evenings. It’s a sight one must With integrated Sculpture Park, Rock Museum, Village Museum, amphitheatre, waterfalls and ‘Char’ and ‘Minar’, which not miss. A visit to Hyderabad recreation area, Shilparamam is a perfect place for art lovers and attracts hundreds of tourists every day. Shopping choices at Shilparamam range from traditional jewellery, hand-woven saris, mean four towers. Charminar is incomplete without visiting shawls, dresses, bed sheets to hand-crafted wooden and metal wares. is considered the Arc de this grand centerpiece. Triomphe of the East. The Charminar is located in the structure is an example of Indo- heart of the old city and is Islamic architecture combined easily accessible by road from with few Persian elements. various parts of Hyderabad. Completed in 1591, Charminar has a history of 400 years

At Shilparamam, each season brings a mood of festivity and Indian festivals are celebrated in the city attractions most traditional way. The yearly All-India Festival of Arts and Crafts held in February highlights the cultural and creative traditions from every corner of the country and provides a unique occasion to take home a piece of Indian art. Shilparamam is right in the heart of Hyderabad near Hitech City, Madhapur and connected well to the other parts of the city.

02 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 03 Salar Jung Museum Falaknuma Palace Salar Jung Museum is one of the three national museums of India and is amongst the largest in the Falaknuma Palace was built in 1893 by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra, the then prime minister of Hyderabad world. The Museum has vast and impressive collection with over one million collections of paintings, and reflects his love for palaces and architecture. Viqar-ul-Umra used the palace as his private sculptures, carvings, textiles, manuscripts, carpets, and artefacts from India, Nepal, China, Japan, residence until it was handed over to the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad around 1897-1898. Persia, Burma, Egypt, Europe and North America. The collection includes many important works by The palace was built with Italian marble and stained-glass windows and covers an area of 1,011,500 the artist Raja Ravi Varma, considered one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art. Salar square feet. No expense was spared to create it – a European masterpiece on the plains of central Jung Museum gives visitors a comprehensive insight into art and civilizations that have preceded us. India. The dining hall can seat 101 guests. The chairs are made of carved rosewood with green leather The Museum is named after Salar Jung III – a nawab of Hyderabad. Throughout his life, Salar Jung III upholstery. spent considerable amount of his wealth collecting artifacts, books, manuscripts and antiques from all The palace fell into disuse in the 1950s until it was restored and made into a luxury hotel by the over the world. Spread in 10 acres and built in 2 floors, the museum has 39 galleries. Taj Group of Hotels. Though Taj Falaknuma Palace is one of the most important places to visit in Hyderabad, it is not open for general public. Salar Jung Museum is only a kilometer away from the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Terminal and 4 km away from Hyderabad Railway Station. Hussain Sagar Hussain Sagar lake connects the twin-cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The largest man-made lake in Asia, Hussain Sagar lake was excavated in 1562 during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. Built on the tributary of River Musi, the lake is named after Hussain Shah Wali. At the middle of the lake, is a tall statue of Lord Buddha, made up of white granite. The lighting show at the statue is a visual treat. Bordered by Indira Park in the east, Sanjeevaiah Park in the north and Lumbini Park in the south, the lake presents a setting quite rare to find in the middle of any city. There is also a bund on its banks, which was built to control the flow of water. This artificial lake now beautifies the city gracefully. Not just for beauty, it is also known for its historical connection. Hussain Sagar, also called Tank Bund, is situated in the center of the city and is easily accessible from Golconda Fort every corner of the city. Golconda Fort is one of the famous forts of India. The Fort was first constructed of mud by the rulers of Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century. It was later re-built in granite by the first three Qutub Shahis. The Fort is famous for its acoustics, palaces, ingenious water supply system and whispering walls. There are four small forts inside Golconda Fort which comprise of armoury, temples, mosques and stables. Golconda Fort has 8 gates (darwazas) of which the most important is ‘Fateh Darwaza’ or the Victory Gate that is famous for its acoustic effects used as a security measure in those days. Hyderabad Tourism Department organizes a Light & Sound Show that narrates the story of Golconda Fort. Golconda Fort is situated about 11 km from the city towards the western outskirts of Hyderabad. Ramoji Film City Ramoji Film City is a wonderland filled with surprises at every turn. As the world’s largest integrated film city and India’s only thematic holiday destination with magic of cinema, there’s something special for everyone. Spread across a sprawling 2000 acres, Ramoji Film City, is a dreamy celluloid journey. Certified by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest Filmstudio, Ramoji Film City offers numerous film sets such as London Street, Hollywood Sign, Japanese gardens, airport, ancient forts, landscapes and medieval buildings. The architecture of the studio and the wide range of artistic settings make it one of the favourite spots for film makers, movie lovers and visitors. Ramoji Film City is located at a distance of 30 km from the city of Hyderabad on the National Highway 9.

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The world is changing fast and so is the Exhibition IEIA Open Seminar is a prominent event of the Indian Exhibition Industry. Every year, we are facing new challenges, Industry that brings together IEIA members and Exhibition adopting new systems and scaling new successes. Industry leaders from India and abroad to discuss trends, pressing The size of Global Exhibition Industry is $55 billion issues and potential solutions. As an active member organization with over 31,000 major exhibitions and trade shows of IEIA, it is our pleasure to host IEIA Open Seminar 2018 at HITEX taking place every year. The Indian Exhibition from 9 – 11 May. Industry is estimated at INR 25,000 crore with over During the 3-day event, government officials, business leaders and 700 major trade shows witnessing a growth rate of eminent speakers from the Global Exhibition Industry will share 12 % per year. their enriching experiences and expertise with the delegates. Exhibition Industry is an effective catalyst for the growth of a nation’s economy. Exhibitions have a HITEX and the ecosystem around it have shaped up well to host significant impact on local and national economies international events. Hyderabad is well connected to both national by generating revenues through direct spends and international travelers. HITEX’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, on advertising, local hotels, restaurants, retail, connectivity to the airport, experienced team and abundance of tourism, travel, transport etc. Exhibitions create hotels in the vicinity make it an ideal venue for the IEIA Open employment in the venues, organizers and the Seminar 2018. support services. My team and I look forward to welcoming the leaders, colleagues Asia shows highly positive forecasts for 2018, and friends at IEIA Open Seminar 2018. thanks to the growth in the domestic economies of the region. Investment in infrastructure is paying off Let’s look in detail about the Open Seminar and other events at and boosting the development of new exhibitions. HITEX in the pages inside. India is emerging as a sought after destination for exhibitions in Asia. To ponder upon the challenges, opportunities and goals, every year Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) organizes its flagship event IEIA Open Seminar. K. V. Nagendra Prasad COO, HITEX

06 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 07 08 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 09 10 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 11 CONCLUDED EVENTS Mining Today 2018 14th to 17th Feb 2018 AMI Expo Organizer: Mining Engineers’ Association, India and FICCI 6th to 9th Feb 2018 Mining Today 2018 was held from 14th to 17th February at HITEX. The three-day Organizer: Apparel Manufacturers of India event brought together engineers, geologists, mineral processing technologists, regulatory authorities, entrepreneurs and all stake holders of minerals, mines, steel, AMI Expo was held from 6th to 9th February at HITEX. The Expo brought together power, cement, petro chemicals etc. and conferring prolific deliberations towards fabric and apparel manufacturers from across India and provided an ideal platform business alliances. to showcases their products to wholesalers, distributors and retailers in the sector.

12 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 13 Medicall 23rd to 25th Feb 2018 Organizer: Medexpert Business Consultants

Medicall was held from 23rd to 25th February at HITEX. As a leading hospital needs Expo, Medicall brought together medical equipment and clinical care companies to showcase their innovative products and services under one roof. The event attracted eminent physicians, surgeons, paramedical staff, hospital management professionals, and dealers of medical equipment.

14 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 Furniture Fair CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 23rd to 26th Feb 2018 2nd to 4th Mar 2018 Organizer: I Ads & Events Organizer: Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India

Furniture Fair was held from 23rd to 26th February at HITEX. The event showcased CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show was held from 2nd to 4th March at HITEX. an extensive range of furniture, furnishing, interior design and décor products. The Property developers, manufacturing companies for construction, architects, show offered a wide-ranging choice for visitors. engineers, housing finance companies, and real estate consultants showcased wide- ranging portfolio pertaining to Hyderabad.

16 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 17 PackPlus South 2018 AquaEx India 2018 9th to 12th March 2018 15th to 17th Mar 2018 Organizer: Next Events Organizer: Society for Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture

PackPlus South 2018 was held from 9th to 12th March at HITEX. PackPlus South AquaEx India 2018 was held from 15th to 17th March at HITEX. The largest event for 2018 is a total packaging, processing and supply chain event aimed at manufacturers Fisheries and Aquaculture in South Asia showcased the latest technologies, modern of machinery, materials and services for food, pharma and packaging industry. equipment, services, support schemes from government, investment opportunities, Co-located event Print Fair 2018 was also held on the same dates. Print Fair is an advice, branding, return on investments, output trends, import/export, process exhibition for the commercial printing, converting and signage industries. automation, education & training, transport & logistics, retail, packaging and marketing in fisheries and aquaculture.

18 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 19 Home Furniture Expo Upcoming Events 23th to 25th Mar 2018 Organizer: Prompt Trade Fairs Home Furniture Expo was held from 23th to 25th March at HITEX. The expo RenewX showcased a wide range of furniture, furnishings, handicrafts, paintings, artifacts, 13th & 14th April 2018 interior décor items, modular kitchens and many more products and services related Organizer: UBM India to the furniture. RenewX will be held on 13th & 14th April at HITEX. RenewX focuses on accelerating the growth of South Indian Renewable Energy Market in line with sustainable economic development of the country. The event brings together renewable energy companies, professionals, policy makers and visitors under single roof to showcase innovative products, services and process and discuss policies and potential solutions.

Sweet Home Real Estate & Interiors Expo 2018

14th & 15th April 2018 Organizer: TV9 Sweet Home Real Estate & Interiors Expo 2018 will be held on 14th & 15th April at HITEX. Real state organisations and property developers from Hyderabad will showcase their extensive range of properties including apartments, villas and plots.

The Interior Show

20th to 23rd April 2018 Organizer: I Ads & Events The Interior Show will be held from 20th to 23rd April at HITEX. This event showcases an extensive range of interior design and home & office furniture including sectionals, framed artworks, wooden artifacts, handicrafts, upholstery, metal sculptures, lamps, paintings, wall art, patio furniture and modular kitchen equipment.

20 Point of View bi-monthly | April 2018 Issue | VOL. 29 www.hitex.co.in 21 Discover nearby luxury hotels to HITEX Fusing local culture and international standard hotels offering a host of facilities and services. International Dental Lab Expo & Conference Hotel Formule 1 KHYATHI 21st & 22nd April 2018 Survey No. 35, HOTELS & RESORTS Organizer : Ivory Exhibitions & Conferences Next to Phoenix Plot No 148/B, Jubliee Garden Layout, International Dental Lab Expo & Conference (IDLEC) will be held on 21st & 22nd Avance, Hi tech City, Behind Viashnaoi Honda Show Room, Hyderabad 500 081 April at HITEX. IDLEC is a specialized show in the sector of prosthodontics, Kondapur, Hyderabad 500 084. +9140 7133 0330 dental laboratory equipment, 3D printing, digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, dental +9140 4230 8989, +91 82973 18989 [email protected] [email protected] milling and dental lab material & instruments. The event brings together dentists, [email protected] dental technicians, and manufacturers and suppliers of dentistry equipment 1.5 km from HITEX 3 km from HITEX under one roof. Top 5 Facilities: Breakfast (Buffet), Wi-Fi Hot Spot, Top 5 Facilities: Buffet Breakfast, Wi-fi, Special Ladies floor News papers in lobby, LED TV’S in rooms, 24hrs hot & for single lady travellers, on-site bicycles, flexibility of cold running water, etc... IEIA Open Seminar 2018 ordering food from outside, etc...

9th to 11th May 2018 Price range ₹ 1,999 - ₹ 2,499 + taxes Price range ₹ 2,000 - ₹ 2,300 + taxes Organizer: IEIA The 8th IEIA Open Seminar will be held from 9th to 11th May 2018 at HITEX. As an important event run by the exhibition industry for the exhibition industry, LAKEVIEW HOMES IEIA Open Seminar brings together the leaders of the Indian and the Global Plot No. 148/B, Helamalaha Nivas, To Advertise in POV Exhibition Industry to share knowledge, address industry challenges and build Jubliee Garden Layout, Behind Contact at: collaborations at regional, national and international levels. Viashnaoi Honda Show Room, Kondapur, Hyderabad 500 084 T: +91 40 23112121/22/23 +9140 6460 8989, +91 82973 18989 [email protected] E: [email protected] FRO Hyderabad 1.5 km from HITEX 19th & 20th May 2018 Top 5 Facilities: Breakfast (Buffet), Wi-Fi Hot Spot, Organizer: Franchise India News papers in lobby, LED TV’S in rooms, 24hrs hot & FRO Hyderabad will be held on 19th & 20th May at HITEX. FRO Hyderabad is cold running water, etc... a national franchise, retail, and SME show that brings together franchisers and Price range ₹ 1,600 - ₹ 1,900 + taxes investors from various domains under one roof. This event provides a platform for highly evolved prospects and qualified investors and entrepreneurs from across India and overseas with some of the most accomplished Business Ideas.

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