83rd NGF Mens and Womenswear Edition
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14: The 83rd edition of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India’s (CMAI) National Garment Fair (NGF) – Womenswear and Menswear segment opened today at twin locations in Mumbai, marking the commencement of one of India’s largest B2B apparel sourcing events from July 13 to 15, 2026. The Womenswear segment is being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon whilst, the Menswear segment, is being held at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, Bandra.
The fair was inaugurated by Guests of Honour, Rohit Kedia, Baazar Style Retail Ltd. (Style Bazaar), Kolkata (277 stores spanning 25,75,194 sq ft. retail space), Pankaj Mirchandani, G. Sachanand/Kalamandir, Indore (12 stores spanning 1,00,000 sq ft. retail space), and Divesh Malve, Taruni Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad (21 stores spanning 1,10,000 sq ft. retail space) in the presence of CMAI office bearers, managing committee, exhibitors and retailers.
Bringing together the country’s leading apparel manufacturers and retailers ahead of the festive and wedding season, the fair serves as a strategic sourcing platform for the Indian apparel industry. Spread across over 40,000 sq. metres of exhibition space, the Womenswear and Menswear segments together feature over 600 Womenswear brands, 345 Menswear brands and 45 Accessories brands represented through 560+ Womenswear stalls, 330+ Menswear stalls, offering buyers a comprehensive sourcing experience. Further, the fair is witnessing presence of 284 pan-India platinum buyers who are extended with privileged facilities.
Some of the prominent Women’s wear brands exhibiting include AANCHALS, JUNIPER, SCAKHI, STOCK OUT, A-LA-MODE, ANORA & SARISHA, MAAND, ESIKA, DRESSLINE, MOJILLA, ANVITA/CELEBRATION/ANAYA, DIYA DESIGN STUDIO, AMCHOOR, FLO, FOCUS JEANS, GLOBAL BALIKA, GOLANI LIFESTYLE, LIVA (GRASIM), LA FILLE, INNAYA, 123/AAA PLUS/INIA/LOVE U, MAITRI, RAVIRAA, ZOLA, ELE BELLE, REDROSE, INLOOK, RA-REATRA/GURMAYA/AANCHI and many others. Furthermore, the fair features leading Menswear brands like TURTLE, WAVES/ORCHID/WHETHER/BLACK, WINE/ARISTO PLUS, AVEGA, AZZURRO/VOGARTINO, SPYRAL, TORSO/TALETA/VITUDA/TERRAZO, ORION, ORCHID STYLE, ZANAAB ETHNIC WEAR, RE CHANNEL, AEBBE, RED & WHITE, SAVRIYA, MILAN and many others.
The fair has attracted participation of retailers, distributors, wholesalers and trade buyers from across India, and overseas from countries namely UAE, Fiji, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Albania, Italy, Sri Lanka amongst others. By showcasing the latest fashion trends for the upcoming festive season, the homegrown brands have successfully created valuable opportunities for business, networking, partnerships and market expansion.
83rd NGF Mens and Womenswear Edition
Speaking at the inauguration, Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI, said “The Indian apparel market is looking at a steady growth trajectory driven by consumption in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. In addition, e-commerce is enabling deeper penetration of regional brands and latest collections across India. The NGF has come around at an exciting time, where it will help speed up this process by bringing together the country’s leading apparel brands, enabling retailers to source the latest collections and forge partnerships with manufacturers for one of the most important retail seasons of the year.”
Rohit Kedia, Baazar Style Retail Ltd. (Style Bazaar), Kolkata, said, “When we launched Style Bazaar, the vision was to make affordable fashion accessible to every household in India, to bring it to their doorstep. CMAI is a platform that connects us and all the manufacturers. My entire team is here and we are looking forward to seeing and experiencing what exhibitors and our partners are showcasing here.”
Pankaj Mirchandani, G. Sachanand/Kalamandir, Indore also commented, “I thank CMAI from the bottom of my heart for recognizing our journey and giving us this distinction today. I still remember our first time at the fair in the year 2000, when we were new to garmenting. From then until now, CMAI has been a guiding light for us. Every new connection, every new learning, NGF has always been the gateway for us.” Divesh Malve, Taruni Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, stated, “I want to express our gratitude to CMAI for the esteemed honour extended to us at its flagship, NGF which has been instrumental in our growth and development. I also want to thank all the CMAI members for their continued support and commitment.”
83rd NGF Mens and Womenswear Edition
Commenting on the response to the fair, Rohit Munjal, Vice President and Chairman, Fair Sub-Committee, CMAI, said, “The 83rd National Garment Fair carries forth the scale, diversity and strength of India’s apparel industry. This time, the fair is spread across two dedicated venues — one exclusive to womenswear with 25,000+ sqm of exhibition space, and another for menswear with 15,000+ sqm of exhibition space. Every year, NGF enables meaningful business collaborations and strengthens relationships across the value chain. As an inclusive platform, it supports MSMEs, large manufacturers, brands and retailers alike, giving all of them the space to connect and discover fresh opportunities.”
Dignitaries present at the inauguration included Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI; Rohit Munjal, Vice President & Chairman, Fair Sub-Committee; Ankur Gadia, Vice President; Anand Chokshi, Jt. Chairman, Fair Sub-Committee; Paresh Vora, Hon. Treasurer; Mukesh Jain, Hon. Jt. Gen. Secretary; Dinesh Nandu, Hon. Jt. Treasurer, Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor along with members of the CMAI Managing Committee and industry leaders.
To enhance visitor convenience, CMAI has put in place a dedicated shuttle service connecting the event venues and transit points during the fair. Car shuttle services are operating between NESCO and Goregaon Railway Station (East), NESCO and the MMRDA Grounds, Jio Garden Parking and the MMRDA Grounds, and between Hall 1 and Hall 2 at the MMRDA venue. A dedicated BEST bus service has also been introduced from Bandra Railway Station (East) to the MMRDA Grounds. These services will be available at regular intervals on all three exhibition days —13, 14 & 15 July to ensure convenient travel for exhibitors and buyers.
The National Garment Fair (NGF) by CMAI has successfully delivered 82 editions and stands as the premier trade fair for the Indian apparel industry. CMAI continues to strengthen its position as a vital trade facilitator, creating spaces for meaningful B2B engagement and category-specific growth.
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