- From November 12 to 14, 2024, the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) will hold the second “Brands of India” event at Za’abeel Hall 4 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates.
- Top Indian clothing manufacturers are exhibiting at Brands of India, a massive trade expo that is expected to create hitherto unheard-of economic opportunities, mostly in the MENA area.
- The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Embassy of India in the United Arab Emirates, TEXMAS (Dubai), the Readymade Garments Merchants Group (Dubai), the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), and the Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC) all support the show.
On November 12, 2024, Indian Consul General to the UAE Satish Kumar Sivan held a colorful ceremony at Za’abeel Hall 4 of the Dubai World Trade Centre to officially launch the highly anticipated second edition of Brands of India, India’s largest apparel trade expo.
With more than 150 Indian apparel brands and white-label manufacturers, this much-anticipated show is organized by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI). It features a wide range of the newest styles in men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, including casual, ethnic, formal, denim, athleisure, winter, sleepwear, innerwear, tops, bottoms, scarves, socks, and much more. Retailers, chain and department stores, boutiques, wholesalers, agents, distributors, importers, traders, e-commerce, and buying houses from all over the world are thus presented with a unique sourcing opportunity.
“Brands of India is a strategic platform designed for Indian apparel manufacturers to further leverage on the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), enabling duty-free apparel imports,” said Satish Kumar Sivan, India’s consul general in the United Arab Emirates. Given the disruptive climate in other major global centers for clothing production, such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and China, the event presents a favorable chance to draw in international clients who will learn about the many benefits of sourcing from India. Additionally, Dubai is a great starting point for connecting with the rest of the world.
“India is globally recognized as a prime sourcing hub for buyers seeking quality apparel for their markets,” said CMAI President Santosh Katariya, who was pleased. Low labor costs, the capacity to execute small orders at competitive price, decades of experience in white label manufacturing for well-known international brands, and prompt delivery backed by effective logistical systems are the key characteristics of Indian textile manufacturing. In order to demonstrate the diversity of Indian manufacturing, Brands of India brings together top manufacturers from places such as Mumbai, Jaipur, Surat, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Tirupur, Kolkata, Noida, Ludhiana, New Delhi, Indore, Solapur, and others. It honors our industry’s defining characteristics of global competitiveness, entrepreneurial energy, and the shared pursuit of extraordinary quality.
More than 1500 importers, wholesalers, and retailers from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, Turkey, Angola, Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, Algeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Greece, Singapore, and South Africa have pre-registered to attend the show.
In addition to inviting foreign buyers from over 60 countries and promoting the exhibition widely, CMAI has also offered special benefits such hotel accommodations, food and beverage, and business matching services. Leading Middle Eastern retailers and chain stores, such as Lulu Group, Landmark Group, Al Safeer Group, Brands Group, R&B, and BMA Group, along with retailers and boutiques, are the main attendees of the expo amid positive sourcing sentiments. Additionally, it is anticipated that hundreds of on-the-spot buyers would arrive throughout the course of the three days.
