81st National Garment Fair Generates ₹2500 Cr Business

The 81st National Garment Fair (NGF), organized by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded its Women’s and Men’s Wear edition on July 16 with resounding success. Together with the Kidswear edition held earlier, NGF 2025 became the largest apparel trade show in India, generating an estimated business turnover of ₹2500 crores and attracting over 50,000 buyers from across the country.

Featuring over 800 women’s and men’s wear brands and 40+ accessory labels—alongside the 590 kidswear brands from last month—the fair delivered strong business outcomes, especially ahead of the festive season. Many exhibitors secured bulk orders, demonstrating a surge in market demand.

CMAI President Santosh Katariya stated, “India’s apparel market is rapidly evolving, driven by young, style-savvy consumers. The shift toward lifestyle-oriented and occasion-specific fashion is creating fresh opportunities for brands and retailers.”

Rohit Munjal, Vice President & Chairman of the Fair Sub-Committee, added, “Focused sourcing and record-breaking footfall made this edition highly productive for all participants.”

Anand Chokshi, Joint Chairman, noted that the growth in tier-2 and tier-3 cities is now leading the industry’s transformation. He observed a clear blend of modernized traditional wear and East-West fusion styles in women’s fashion, and a trend toward soft, mixed looks in men’s fashion.

Prominent national retailers like Sohum Shoppe, Asopalav, and Pakiza Retails attended the fair. Exhibitors also shared enthusiastic feedback:

Radhika Jalan, Tandhan Fashion: “A great debut experience with high visibility and footfall.”
Purvi Agarwal, Linen and Linens Wear: “Excellent customer response—looking forward to returning.”
Raghushree Poddar, REME Lifestyle: “This fair shaped my growth in the domestic fashion market.”
Naman Singhal, VANAM by SBS: “Fantastic infrastructure and walk-ins—truly positive.”
Vishesh Dadu, Dadu Apparels: “The customer taste here is unique—an exciting opportunity.”
Shriniwas Choudhary, Aditya Shirts: “Witnessing growth every year with more regional buyers.”

As India’s premier sourcing platform for apparel retailers, NGF continues to play a key role in fostering connections between manufacturers, brands, designers, and buyers—particularly as the industry shifts toward more personalized, conscious, and regionally inspired fashion.