Over 100 Top Indian Apparel Brands were exhibiting at the ‘Brands of India’ Pavilion by CMAI at Bharat Tex 2024.
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the ‘Brands of India’ pavilion by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) at Bharat Tex 2024.
Bharat Tex 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his address at the inauguration ceremony, he emphasised the concept of Five Fs – Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, Fashion to Foreign which is binding all elements of the value chain to a single whole. In order to help the MSME sector he also mentioned the change in the definition of MSME to ensure continued benefits even after growth in size.
The primary aim of Bharat Tex is to display the prowess of the Indian Textile Industry, encompassing the entire spectrum from fibre production to retail. In alignment with this objective, the ‘Brands of India’ pavilion by CMAI is to apprise about the evolvement of Indian Apparel Brands who have built, sustained, and developed the Indian Domestic Retail Market to being one of the most sought after in the world.
At Bharat Tex, the Brands of India pavilion by CMAI showcased 100+ top Indian apparel brands that have set their mark within the domestic market. The pavilion is showcasing leading apparel brands like Arvind, Zodiac, Raymond, Killer, Fab India, Biba, Ancestry, Color Plus, Manyavar, Kora, Dollar, Macho, Lux, Monte Carlo, Pepe Jeans London, Octave Mettle, Mexico Jeans, Sin, Rupa, Siyaram’s, Oxemberg,
J Hampstead, Spykar, Westside, US Polo, CK, Tommy, Celio, Buffalo, Lee Cooper, Integriti, Lawman Pg3, Monte Bianco and many others.
Speaking about Brands of India, Rajesh Masand, President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), said, “We are honoured to have Piyush Goyal ji inaugurate our Brands of India pavilion at the Bharat Tex 2024. The Indian Apparel industry is constantly changing, shaped by consumer behaviour, economic trends, social shifts, and technological progress. It adapts to meet consumer demands and addresses environmental and social issues. The Ministry of Textiles entrusted CMAI to present leading Indian apparel retail brands under one roof. We are excited about Bharat Tex and the promising future it holds for our dynamic industry.â€
Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), expressed, “Aligned with the Government programmes – ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the ‘Brands of India’ is a gateway to present Indian apparel brands at global events.â€
CMAI Dignitaries present at the inauguration included Jayesh Shah, Vice President; Ankur Gadia, Treasurer; Naveen Sainani, Jt Secretary; Mukesh Jain, Managing Committee Member; Kirti Shah,
Managing Committee Member; Dinesh Nandu, Managing Committee Member; Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor; Mohan Sadhwani, Executive Director; among others.