▪ Over 100 Top Indian Apparel Brands are showcased at the ‘Brands of India’ Pavilion by CMAI
at Bharat Tex 2024.
▪ ‘Brands of India’ is a platform by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) to present
Indian apparel brands that are one of the most sought after in the world
Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the ‘Brands of India’ pavilion by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) at Bharat Tex 2024. The Brands of India pavilion by CMAI is at Hall 12A, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 26 to 29, 2024.
Earlier in the day Bharat Tex 2024 was inaugurated by Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. In his
address at the inauguration ceremony, he emphasised the concept of Five Fs – Farm to Fiber, Fiber to
Factory, Factory to Fashion, Fashion to Foreign which is binding all elements of the value chain to a
single whole. In order to help the MSME sector he also mentioned the change in the definition of
MSME to ensure continued benefits even after growth in size.
The primary aim of Bharat Tex is to display the prowess of the Indian Textile Industry, encompassing
the entire spectrum from fibre production to retail. In alignment with this objective, the ‘Brands of
India’ pavilion by CMAI is to apprise about the evolvement of Indian Apparel Brands who have built,
sustained, and developed the Indian Domestic Retail Market to being one of the most sought after in
the world.
At Bharat Tex, the Brands of India pavilion by CMAI is showcasing 100+ top Indian apparel brands that
have set their mark within the domestic market. The pavilion is showcasing leading apparel brands like
Arvind, Zodiac, Raymond, Killer, Fab India, Biba, Ancestry, Color Plus, Manyavar, Kora, Dollar, Macho,
Lux, Monte Carlo, Pepe Jeans London, Octave Mettle, Mexico Jeans, Sin, Rupa, Siyaram’s, Oxemberg,
J. Hampstead, Spykar, Westside, US Polo, CK, Tommy, Celio, Buffalo, Lee Cooper, Integriti, Lawman
Pg3, Monte Bianco and many others.
Speaking about Brands of India, Rajesh Masand, President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of
India (CMAI), said, “We are honoured to have Shri Piyush Goyal ji inaugurate our Brands of India
pavilion at the Bharat Tex 2024. The Indian Apparel industry is constantly changing, shaped by
consumer behaviour, economic trends, social shifts, and technological progress. It adapts to meet
consumer demands and addresses environmental and social issues. The Ministry of Textiles entrusted
CMAI to present leading Indian apparel retail brands under one roof.
Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), expressed, “Aligned
with the Government programmes – ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the ‘Brands of India’ is
a gateway to present Indian apparel brands at global events.”
CMAI Dignitaries present at the inauguration included Jayesh Shah, Vice President; Ankur Gadia, Hon
Treasurer; Naveen Sainani, Jt. Hon Secretary; Mukesh Jain, Managing Committee Member; Kirti Shah, Managing Committee Member; Dinesh Nandu, Managing Committee Member; Mr. Rahul Mehta, Chief
Mentor; Mr. Mohan Sadhwani, Executive Director; among others.
