The 79th National Garment Fair (79th NGF) by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India CMAI, which is set to take place from 23rd–26th July 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre and the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, is expected to showcase trends, innovation, and economic possibilities for the Indian garment sector. The newest range of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes will be on display at this NGF, which has one million square feet of exhibition area.
CMAI hosts this biannual trade exhibition, which draws 1100 clothing manufacturers and over 30,000 retailers around India.
Rajesh Masand, President, CMAI, said “Despite the consumption slowdown prevalent since 2023, we are optimistic about a rising demand in the domestic market during the upcoming festive season. We anticipate that the later half of the year will see a notable improvement across all categories, marking 2024 as a stabilising period that sets the stage for our brighter future.”
Speaking about NGF, Rohit Munjal, Vice President and Chairman of the Fair Committee, CMAI said, “The four-day extravagant trade show is anticipated to attract over 30,000 trade buyers from all over India. To facilitate this large quantum of trade visitors and ensuring a productive experience for all stakeholders involved, we have bifurcated the total exhibition space of 1 million square feet across the two largest venues of Mumbai – Men’s Wear & Women’s Wear at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon and Kid’s wear at Jio World Convention Centre in BKC thus showcasing latest collections of over 1300 apparel brands for trade bookings.”
Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of CMAI, said, “As we gather to showcase cutting-edge apparel trends and foster business collaborations at the NGF, we are also embracing the future with a focus on sustainability and novelty. NGF symbolises our collective vision for an industry that is not only fashionable and dynamic but also responsible and forward-thinking. It’s a platform where tradition meets modernity, and where the seeds of a sustainable future are sown.”
