The exhibition, which will be inaugurated on Thursday, offers a platform to both multinational and indigenous manufacturers to display their brands. Also, seminars on various aspects of the consumer durables market will be held during the six-day event.

Deputy director of CII Raju Krishnaswamy said the exhibition was likely to be visited by more than two lakh persons. A huge pandal over an area of 1,400 sq m has been erected for the exhibition. Arrangements for round-the-clock security have been made.

Besides exhibiting their goods, the corporates will launch new products. ``There will be a new launch everyday. We aim to display and launch products for the next millennium'', said Krishnaswamy.

Visitors can purchase or book items of their choice at the exhibition. Considering the festival season, the exhibitors will be offering heavy bargains.