Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26:\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong>The 81st<\/sup>\u00a0National Garment Fair (NGF) \u2013 Kidswear Edition, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), marked a landmark occasion dedicating a trade fair exclusively to Kidswear. Held from June 23 to 25, 2025, the fair witnessed overwhelming participation, drawing over\u00a015,000 buyers<\/strong>\u2014including key retailers, distributors, and wholesalers\u2014from across India and\u00a050+\u00a0<\/strong>overseas buyers from various countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Europa Island, Fiji, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mozambique, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and USA.<\/p>\n The kidswear edition of the trade show not only reinforced NGF\u2019s reputation as the country\u2019s largest apparel trade show but also garnered an enormous response from both exhibitors and buyers. The trade show helped attract significantly large bookings, with major orders being secured for the upcoming festive season, highlighting the strong growth momentum in the kidswear segment.<\/p>\n The fair featured about\u00a0590<\/strong>\u00a0kidswear apparel brands, showcasing their latest collections for the upcoming Autumn\/Winter, Festive and Wedding season across an expansive 3.5 lakhs square feet of exhibition space across 3 halls at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO Complex, Goregaon East, Mumbai.<\/p>\n Witnessing the growth of the Kidswear apparel industry, Santosh Katariya, President of CMAI\u00a0<\/strong>remarked, \u201cThe kidswear segment is emerging as the most dynamic and fastest-growing category within India\u2019s apparel industry, projected to grow from US$22 billion (\u20b91.87 lakh crore) in 2024 to US$34 billion (\u20b92.89 lakh crore) by 2029\u2014an impressive CAGR of 9%. This robust trajectory is underpinned by rising household incomes, increasing prioritisation of comfort and quality by discerning parents, and the expanding influence of digital access and fashion-forward sensibilities. While the broader apparel market is witnessing some short-term moderation in discretionary spending, kidswear continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. The category is increasingly driven by functionality, style-consciousness, and aspirational buying\u2014particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. With children\u2019s apparel now seen as an extension of lifestyle choices for young families, the segment is poised for sustained long-term growth<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking on the success of the Kidswear Edition at the 81st<\/sup>\u00a0National Garment Fair, Rohit Munjal, Vice President and Chairman of the Fair Sub-Committee, CMAI<\/strong>, said,\u00a0\u201cThe dedicated Kidswear Edition of the 81st<\/sup>\u00a0National Garment Fair represents a defining moment\u2014not just for the kidswear segment, but also for how we curate industry platforms in response to evolving market dynamics. Recognising the growing strategic importance of this category, we introduced an exclusive, standalone format to offer sharper visibility and more focused engagement between brands and buyers. I\u2019m delighted to share that this initiative has exceeded expectations. The format enabled buyers to spend meaningful time with exhibitors, resulting in high-quality interactions and encouraging order volumes. The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. In particular, the strong and rising footfalls\u2014surpassing our projections by Day 2\u2014highlight the clear demand for curated, category-specific trade platforms in today\u2019s rapidly maturing apparel ecosystem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Some of the notable kidswear retail brands that visited the fair included G3+ (1 store),\u00a0Paridhan (6 stores), Big Shop (2 stores), Kalyan Silks (23 stores), Pinakin Garments (7 stores), Kings Life Style (4 stores), Kasam Selection (24 stores) and Madan Collection (6 stores). Their participation highlighted the fair\u2019s significance as a key platform for sourcing the latest trends and innovations in kidswear, while also highlighting the growing interest and investment in this dynamic segment of the apparel market.<\/p>\n Participant at 81st<\/sup>\u00a0NGF Kidswear Edition \u2013\u00a0Sandeep Jain, Owner of Suruchi (Indore),\u00a0<\/strong>expressed,\u00a0\u201cThe weddings in India are all about happiness and meeting family and friends and it is a great opportunity for our kidswear as families are oriented toward traditional weddings, and they go for clothing which suits their tradition and culture.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Rawal Mehta, Owner, My Silk, exhibitor from Surat,\u00a0<\/strong>said, \u201cEarlier, people used to buy garments according to the festival season. Now that\u2019s over, people buy garments as per their requirements. Surat is growing in ready-made, and in particular, lehengas for kids.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Exhibitor from\u00a0Ludhiana \u2013 Varinder Joshi, Business Head of Duke Fashion, said, \u201c<\/strong>Over the past 5\u20136 years, I have observed tremendous growth in the kidswear market. New trends, fresh fashion styles, and innovative fabrics are constantly being introduced, and the pace of growth is very fast.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Apoorva Khandhar, Owner of Badboys from Ahmedabad commented,\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cI\u2019m expecting to receive a lot of orders this season, and we\u2019re confident in our ability to satisfy our customers. India is growing across all sectors. In the garment market, I believe customers are no longer focused only on price \u2014 they\u2019re asking for quality and value for money<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n Exhibitor from\u00a0Delhi,<\/strong>\u00a0Manish Khurana, Owner of Rivaaz, said, \u201c<\/strong>Kidswear is a big market, but what we make depends on how we make the garments. If we make the best of the best in style and quality, people will like it.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Kanji Patel, Managing Director of Tiny Girl from Mumbai, expressed, \u201c<\/strong>This year, festive period is almost a month earlier than usual. As a result, we are anticipating around 15 to 20% growth this season. Last year was fantastic, every category in kidswear saw growth, with a major focus on co-ord sets, so the market outlook is very positive<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Shubham Bagariya, Chief Marketing Officer, Casa Dee Neene from Kolkata, added,\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe kidswear market, compared to last year, has been somewhat bittersweet. Some areas have performed very well comparatively.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>Still, kidswear remains a strong market, and I see the forecast for the next 8 to 10 years, it will be healthy and keep growing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Following the dedicated Kidswear Edition, the second phase of the\u00a081st<\/sup>\u00a0National Garment Fair\u2014Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Wear Edition<\/strong>\u2014is scheduled from the\u00a014th to 16th of July 2025<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO)<\/strong>\u00a0in Mumbai. Spanning over 15,300 sqm for Men\u2019s Wear, 21,200 sqm for Women\u2019s Wear, and 680 sqm for Accessories, the Fair will showcase more than\u00a0800 menswear and womenswear brands\u00a0<\/strong>alongside\u00a0over 40 accessory labels<\/strong>. This expansive event promises a comprehensive, category-focused marketplace that truly represents the scale, diversity, and energy of India\u2019s apparel industry.<\/p>\n The upcoming Men\u2019s & Women\u2019s Wear Edition is scheduled for July at the same venue and will offer seamless access to both shows through a single visitor registration.<\/p>\n About CMAI\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is the most representative association of the Indian apparel industry having over 5,000 members and serving more than 35,000 Retailers. Its Membership consists of Manufacturers, Exporters, Brands, and ancillary industry. CMAI advocates regarding policies and also guides and encourages its members on ESG related matters and initiatives. In 2019, CMAI launched the SU.RE initiative to encourage members to embrace sustainability.<\/p>\n Established over sixty years ago, CMAI has contributed immensely towards development of the industry. In 1978, CMAI had led the creation of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). CMAI is also authorised by the Government of India to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) to Exporters. \u00a0CMAI is the only Indian Association that represents the entire Indian Apparel Industry & Trade on prestigious international forums such as International Apparel Federation (IAF) headquartered in Netherlands.<\/p>\n If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26:\u00a0 The 81st\u00a0National Garment Fair (NGF) \u2013 Kidswear Edition, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), marked a landmark occasion dedicating a trade fair exclusively to Kidswear. 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