Mumbai, the financial capital city of India is all set to host the 67th edition of National Garment Fair restricted to trade visitors and garment retailers. This time, the July Edition of the National Garment Fair will be a ‘No Decoration Fair’.
The garment exhibition is being organised by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), the oldest and perhaps the most reputed apparel manufacturers and retailers’ association.
The four-day long fair scheduled to be held from July 16-19 will be inaugurated by Rahul Mehta, President, The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon (East), Mumbai.
Business Networking Sessions between the exhibitors and agents and distributors, high street retailers, national chain stores and e-commerce companies will also be organised during the event.
The fair is to be spread in an area of around 6,50,000 square feet. A total of 986 stalls will be set up by 916 exhibitors. 1087 brands (approx.) have put latest garment products on display in various categories including menswear, womenswear, kidswear, ethnic wear, and accessories.
‘Show Directory’, popularly known as the Fair Guide will also be published by CMAI. Additionally, the National Garment Fair will be a ‘No Decoration Fair’.
“Domestic apparel market in India has grown at a CAGR of 10 per cent since 2005 and it performed better than the largest consumption regions like US, EU, and Japan, where depressed economic conditions led to lower demand and growth,” stated Rahul Mehta, President, CMAI.
The domestic apparel market size of India is expected to grow at 11-12 per cent CAGR and reach about US $ 160 billion by 2025.
