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CMAI’s 82nd NGF Signals Strong H1 Demand For Domestic Apparel

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

The 82nd edition of the National Garment Fair (NGF) Spring–Summer, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded successfully in Mumbai, signalling strong demand and positive sentiment in the domestic apparel market for the first half of the year. The three-day

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82nd National Garment Fair Opened In Mumbai, Showcased 1000+ Brands

Textile Insights January 24, 2026

The 82nd National Garment Fair (NGF), India’s largest apparel trade fair organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), was inaugurated by Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai. The three-day fair was held from January 20 to 22, 2026. Recognised as

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CMAI’s Most Popular NGF Back With Its 82nd Edition In The New Year

Textile Insights January 16, 2026

82nd NGF: India’s Largest Spring Summer Apparel Trade Fair, January 20-22, Showcasing 1085 Brands Across 7 Lakh Sq. Ft. Connecting Over 1,000 Exhibitors and expected 20000+ pan-India Retailers at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, shaping the Future of Fashion. The 82nd National Garment Fair (NGF), India’s largest Spring–Summer apparel trade fair, will be held from January […]

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CMAI’s Kidswear Fair Draws 15K+ Buyers, Marks Segment Surge

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) successfully concluded the 81st National Garment Fair, Kidswear Edition from June 23–25 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The exclusive show drew over 15,000 buyers from India and 50+ international visitors, reinforcing the growing demand for kidswear. Featuring 590 brands across 3.5 lakh sq. ft., the fair saw

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CMAI’s 81st Garment Fair Goes Two-Phase

Textile Insights June 12, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has announced the 81st edition of its flagship event, the National Garment Fair (NGF), to be held in a new two-phase format. Recognized as India’s largest B2B apparel trade fair, the 81st NGF will feature two focused segments — Kidswear from June 23 to 25, and Menswear and […]

Industry

US Buyers Seek Price Cuts From Indian Exporters

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

As the United States prepares to implement a new round of reciprocal tariffs, American textile importers are reportedly pressuring Indian exporters to absorb part of the cost burden—raising concerns over shrinking profit margins across the supply chain. Subin Mitra, Founder of apparel manufacturing platform Groyyo, confirmed that US importers have already begun requesting

Corporates

CMAI & BillMart Fintech Partner To Simplify Trade Finance For Garment Manufacturers

Textile Insights February 26, 2025

CMAI collaborates with BillMart to provide AI-driven trade finance and bill discounting solutions for faster liquidity and business growth. The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has signed a strategic MoU with BillMart Fintech Pvt. Ltd., designating it as the official Digital Funding Partner for its members. BillMart, a leading digital lending platform

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Brands of India 2024 In Dubai: Showcasing 150+ Top Indian Apparel Makers

Textile Insights November 19, 2024

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) inaugurated the 2nd edition of Brands of India on November 12, 2024, at Za’abeel Hall 4, Dubai World Trade Centre. Supported by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and key industry groups like AEPC and TEXMAS, the event features over 150 leading Indian apparel brands and manufacturers. […]

Corporates

CMAI Appoints Santosh Katariya As New President

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

At the 61st Annual General Meeting of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), held on September 27, 2024, a new Managing Committee was elected, and the leadership team for the 2024-2026 term was announced. Santosh Katariya, Managing Director of Peppermint Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Pune, was appointed as the new President of the Association. The […]

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North India Garment Fair 2024 Concludes On A High Note

June 16, 2024

The second edition of the North India Garment Fair (NIGF 2024), organized by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded successfully at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi. Held from June 11-13, 2024, the fair saw an impressive turnout with more than 200 exhibitors and over 5,450 trade visitors, indicating strong […]