The 8th edition of INTIMASIA & Source NXT 2025 concluded successfully at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The focused three-day B2B exhibition was held from 17 to 19 December 2025. Organised by Peppermint Communications Pvt. Ltd., the Mumbai edition reinforced INTIMASIA’s position as a credible and business-led trade platform. The exhibition continued to serve the innerwear, comfortwear, athleisure, and sportswear segments.
Strong and Defined Buyer Participation
The exhibition attracted over 14,000 trade visitors, reflecting a strong and clearly defined buyer profile. Participation included 8,000 retailers from the intimates and sportswear segments. In addition, 2,000 retailers attended from allied categories. The visitor mix also comprised 2,000 distributors and wholesalers from intimates and sportswear, along with 500 distributors and wholesalers from other segments. Furthermore, 500 garment agents, 100 students, and 50 media professionals were present. Another 2,300 visitors attended from allied trade categories. As a result, the strong retailer and distributor presence underlined clear buying intent and commercial relevance.
Extensive Exhibitor and Product Showcase
INTIMASIA & Source NXT 2025 Mumbai featured over 300 exhibitors. They showcased products across more than 150 categories. These included innerwear, lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, thermals, shapewear, and swimwear. The show also covered activewear, sportswear, socks, hosiery, fabrics, trims, and sourcing solutions. Throughout the exhibition, exhibitors reported high-quality buyer interactions. Moreover, serious business enquiries were recorded across all three days.
International VIP Buyer Programme Boosts Global Engagement
A key highlight of the Mumbai edition was the International VIP Buyer Programme. The initiative attracted buyers and sourcing delegates from Russia and Middle East countries. Through structured B2B meetings, the programme enabled focused sourcing discussions. Consequently, it strengthened cross-border trade engagement. It also reinforced India’s position as a reliable global manufacturing and sourcing destination.
Organisers Highlight Business Impact
Commenting on the successful conclusion, Yusuf Dohadwala, Chief Organiser – INTIMASIA & Source NXT, said,
“The Mumbai edition was intentionally curated as a focused business platform. The strong retailer turnout and the International VIP Buyer Programme delivered meaningful outcomes for exhibitors.”
Mariya Dohadwala, Project Director – INTIMASIA & Source NXT, added,
“The visitor profile clearly reflected decision-makers and serious buyers. The international participation, combined with strong domestic trade presence, made this 8th edition highly impactful.”
Strong Industry Support and Make in India Focus
INTIMASIA & Source NXT 2025 received support from leading industry bodies. These included the Ministry of MSME, IAAI, FOHMA, WHTA, TIGRA, PDHR&H, and JRGA. This backing further reinforced the exhibition’s strong industry credibility.
With the successful completion of its 8th edition, INTIMASIA & Source NXT continues to support the Make in India initiative. At the same time, it highlights Indian manufacturing excellence. It also creates global sourcing opportunities for the innerwear and sportswear industry.
