Chennai, 2026: Apparel Manufacturers of India, one of India’s prominent and renowned apparel groups of manufacturers and traders, is back with the next edition of ADVAIT. ADVAIT 8.0 will be held in Chennai at RK Convention Centre, from 5th – 7th August, 2026.

The 3-day fair will see participation from more than 220 brandsfrom across India, from key cities like Mumbai, Indore and Surat. ADVAIT continues to act as a confluence where brands across India gain access to the right market opportunities to showcase their collections, and buyers get filtered and verified manufacturers to buy from.

ADVAIT, which in Sanskrit means “one of a kind” or “unique”, was started by Apparel Manufacturers of India (AMI) in 2018, with the idea to strengthen the apparel community for better market and business opportunities. Today, AMI continues to grow and expand this property by bridging the gap among manufacturers, retailers, and MBOs.

The Indian apparel market is projected to reach USD 117.05 billion by 2034, and South India is a key market within it for value fashion retailers, as they target the untapped market. With an increase in favorable store economics and consumption patterns of consumers in this region, South India complements the value fashion chain and presents significant growth opportunities. 

As the festive season sets in India, consumer sentiments change and demand for affordable clothing increases. ADVAIT 8.0 will showcase the upcoming festive collection from across brands. The trade fair continues to see high participation from retailers and MBO’s from South India as well as key international markets.

Speaking on the upcoming ADVAIT 8.0, Dharmesh Nandu, Founder of Apparel Manufacturers of India said, “We are delighted to announce the next edition of ADVAIT and are extremely excited. As the festive season approaches, this time we will be showcasing a lot of festive collections and latest trends to the buyers. South India’s evolving retail footprint, catalyzed by the rapid opening of major large format stores, presents exceptional growth opportunities. This region holds great potential and we look forward to catering this in the right manner”.

The event will be spread across the entire center of 1 lac sq. ft, providing brands ample stall space for display. Till date, AMI has held more than 50+ zonal and regional fairs across Southern India.