CMAI’s 84th National Garment Fair Attracts 920 Exhibitors
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has received a strong response for the 84th National Garment Fair (NGF). The event will take place in February 2027 and focus on the Spring/Summer 2027 buying season.
The fair will feature 920 exhibitors, 1,010 brands and 1,050 stalls across approximately 41,000 square metres at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. This strong response highlights the event’s importance for apparel sourcing, business and networking.
84th National Garment Fair 2027: Dates and Categories
The fair will take place in two sessions in February 2027. Each session will cover specific apparel categories.
- Men’s, Kids’ Wear and Accessories: 1 to 3 February 2027
- Women’s Wear: 8 to 10 February 2027
The event will feature a wide range of apparel products. Kids’ Wear will have the highest number of exhibitors at 382. Meanwhile, Women’s Wear will feature 280 exhibitors, followed by Men’s Wear with 244.
The Accessories segment will include 13 exhibitors. Together, these categories will give buyers and retailers more opportunities to explore new collections.
CMAI Highlights Growth in the Domestic Apparel Market
Santosh Katariya, President of CMAI, highlighted the growth potential of India’s domestic apparel industry.
“The Indian domestic apparel industry continues to offer significant growth opportunities, supported by the expansion of organised retail and the growing aspirations of consumers across markets. While cost pressures and changing consumption patterns remain important considerations for businesses, the industry continues to adapt through product innovation, sharper merchandising and a stronger focus on market needs.”
His comments reflect the changing needs of the apparel market. As organised retail expands, brands must respond to new consumer preferences. At the same time, they need to manage costs and improve their product offerings.
Strong Exhibitor Response Supports Business Opportunities
Rohit Munjal, Vice President of CMAI and Chairman of the Fair Sub-Committee, also commented on the response to the upcoming event.
“The overwhelming stall booking response is a strong endorsement of the platform and the value it delivers to the apparel trade. With strong participation across categories, the fair will provide participating brands with an opportunity to strengthen business relationships with retailers and showcase their latest collections for the upcoming season.”
The strong bookings highlight the fair’s value to apparel businesses. Moreover, the event will help brands connect with retailers and buyers before the new season begins.
National Garment Fair Connects Brands and Retailers
The 84th National Garment Fair will bring together manufacturers, brands, retailers and buyers under one roof. Its wide range of categories will help visitors discover products for the Spring/Summer 2027 season.
In addition, the event will create opportunities to build business relationships and explore new sourcing options. Participating brands can also present their latest collections to retail buyers.
Overall, the fair continues to support India’s apparel trade by connecting industry participants and helping businesses prepare for the next retail season.
Organised by CMAI, the event remains an important platform for sourcing, networking and business development in the domestic garment industry.
