The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has concluded the 83rd National Garment Fair (NGF) Kidswear Edition in Mumbai. The three-day event attracted more than 14,600 trade visitors. It took place from June 22 to 24, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East.
The fair remains one of India’s leading apparel trade events. This edition also highlighted the growing demand for kidswear ahead of the festive season.
Kidswear Fair Sees Strong Trade Participation
Kidswear is one of the fastest-growing categories in the apparel sector. The fair attracted retailers, distributors, wholesalers, e-commerce businesses and sourcing professionals from across India.
The strong turnout reflected growing confidence in the category before the upcoming festive season.
The event also welcomed 98 overseas buyers. They represented Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, the UAE, the UK and the USA.
Their participation supported business discussions and order placements. It also indicated positive market sentiment.
CMAI Leaders Share Industry Outlook
Santosh Katariya, President of CMAI, commented on the industry’s outlook. He said, “The strong presence of buyers from across metros as well as Tier II and Tier III markets highlights the broad-based growth of the apparel sector. As the Kidswear category continues to emerge as one of the fastest-growing segments, NGF remains committed to creating opportunities that connect brands with the evolving retail ecosystem and drive industry progress.”
Rohit Munjal, Chairman of the Fair Sub-Committee at CMAI, also shared his views. He said, “The overwhelming response at the 83rd NGF Kidswear Edition reinforces the confidence that retailers across the country have in NGF as a platform that consistently delivers business value. Year after year, NGF serves as a catalyst for new partnerships, market expansion and product discovery, making it a significant event for connecting India’s apparel industry.”
Over 630 Kidswear Brands Showcase Products
The fair covered more than 2.25 lakh sq. ft. of exhibition space. It featured over 630 kidswear brands across several product categories.
These included infantwear, toddler wear, juniors’ wear, occasion and ethnic wear, casual wear, fashion apparel, accessories and allied categories.
Participating brands included Vitamins, Peppermint, Toffyhouse, Little Kangaroos, Teddy Bear Kingdom, Lemonmint, Ollypop, Zola, Gusto, Blueberry, Blazo and Ruff, among others.
The event also welcomed over 900 platinum buyers and major retail groups from across India. Their participation highlighted NGF’s role as a sourcing destination for the kidswear sector.
Kidswear Brands Highlight Business Opportunities
Ojas Nishar, Director of Vitamins Kids, shared his experience at the fair. He said, “Today, Vitamins Kids is present in over 630 stores nationwide, making us one of the largest Kidswear brands in the country. Our focus on delivering fashionable, high-quality and value-driven products has helped us build a loyal customer base and strengthen our market position. Platforms like NGF have played a significant role in our growth journey.”
Rajesh Giani, Founder and Director of Toffyhouse, highlighted the fair’s role in connecting brands with retailers.
Ashish Katariya, CEO of Peppermint, noted the growing purchasing power in Tier II and Tier III markets. He also highlighted NGF’s value in reaching buyers across India.
Nikhil Furia, Partner at Era – the in thing!, said the fair continues to help brands strengthen retailer relationships, generate orders and identify high-performing product categories.
CMAI Announces Upcoming Menswear and Womenswear Editions
The National Garment Fair is held twice a year. It connects manufacturers, brands, designers and fashion accessory companies with retailers, distributors, agents and e-commerce businesses. The platform creates opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration.
Following the Kidswear edition, CMAI scheduled the Menswear and Womenswear editions for July 13 to 15, 2026.
The Womenswear segment will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. The Menswear segment will take place at MMRDA Ground, BKC, Mumbai.
Together, the events will feature more than 800 exhibitors showcasing over 900 brands. They are expected to attract around 35,000 retailers from across India.
