The 7th edition of the Bharat Footwear & Leather Expo (BFLEX) 2027, formerly known as the Delhi International Leather Expo, will take place on 15–16 March 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.

For further information about the exhibition, participation opportunities and international buyer registration, please visit the official website: https://www.bharatfootwearleatherexpo.com/

About the Exhibition

BFLEX is an international business platform specialising in the footwear and leather industries. The event brings together manufacturers, exporters, buyers, distributors, buying houses, buying agents and other stakeholders across the value chain, facilitating business exchanges, networking and the identification of new commercial opportunities.

Furthermore, a significant presence of buying houses and buying agents from different regions of India is expected, further strengthening networking and business development opportunities.

Products on Display

The exhibition will showcase a wide range of products related to the footwear and leather industries, including:

1. Leather footwear: shoes, sandals and other types of footwear for women, men and children.
   

2. Leather garments: jackets, trousers, motorcycle jackets and other leather apparel.
   

3. Leather goods and accessories: handbags, purses, belts, pouches and small leather goods.
   

4. Leather gloves: fashion, fancy and industrial gloves.
   

5. Non-leather footwear: shoes, sandals and other types of footwear for women, men and children.
   

6. Footwear components: all types of components used in footwear manufacturing.
   

7. Finished leather.
   

8. Machinery: equipment and machinery for the manufacture of footwear, leather goods and related components.
   

9. Saddlery and harness products, as well as pet products.
   

10. Safety and defence products: safety shoes, military boots, industrial leather gloves, industrial aprons and industrial tool kits, among others.
    

11. Kolhapuri chappals and related products.
    

12. Leather toys and other handicraft products made from leather.
    

13. Other products and services related to the footwear and leather industries.
    

Hosted Buyer Programme for International Buyers

International buyers interested in sourcing products showcased at the exhibition may apply for the Hosted Buyer Programme, through which eligible and selected participants may receive assistance to travel to New Delhi and attend the event.

The hosted buyer package includes:

• Two nights of complimentary accommodation at a five-star category hotel in New Delhi, including bed and breakfast.
  

• Reimbursement of return international economy-class airfare, subject to the maximum limits established by the organisers.
  

• Airport pick-up and drop-off services.
  

• Arrival in New Delhi during the afternoon of 14 March 2027.
  

• Accommodation in New Delhi during the exhibition days.
  

• Return flights may be scheduled after the evening of 16 March 2027.
  

Programme Conditions:

• Buyers may arrive in New Delhi a few days before the event or extend their stay beyond the exhibition dates, at their own expense. Complimentary accommodation covers only two nights.
  

• Personal hotel expenses, including long-distance calls, use of the business centre and health club, laundry and alcoholic beverages, must be borne by individual participants.
  

• The complimentary hospitality package is limited to one Director or Senior Executive per company.
  

• Benefits are subject to the organisers' evaluation and selection process and will be granted exclusively to business visitors and buyers who demonstrate an interest in sourcing footwear and leather products from India.
  

Participation in the exhibition will also provide access to a wide range of products and specialised machinery, facilitate business relationships with manufacturers and exporters from different regions of India, and create opportunities to explore business prospects in one of the leading manufacturing markets in the sector.

Further Information and Contact

For additional information about the exhibition, participation requirements and registration you may also contact the organisers directly through the following channels:
info@bharatfootwearleatherexpo.com

Embassy of India in Colombia can also be contacted through the following email addresses fs.bogota@mea.gov.in - com.bogota@mea.gov.in - com2.bogota@mea.gov.in