The eleventh version of Kids India solidified the present’s place as a key assembly level for the Indian toy market, welcoming 5,516 commerce guests to the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from Oct. 6-8 — a ten% enhance from final yr. The occasion hosted 115 exhibitors showcasing merchandise starting from wood and technical toys to sustainable and way of life gadgets, with a powerful exhibiting from startups and first-time contributors.
International curiosity continued to develop, with notable attendance from consumers throughout the Center East and Africa. The Hosted Patrons Program additional boosted cross-border enterprise, connecting Indian producers with new international companions. “The honest was unbelievable for us. I didn’t anticipate to satisfy so many promising worldwide consumers,” remarks Gautam Arora, Export Supervisor at Playcraft Merchants.
A sturdy seminar program explored future-focused matters, together with inclusive play, security requirements, digitalization, and worldwide market alternatives. The occasion additionally featured a charitable initiative from Spielwarenmesse eG’s Spirit of Play Foundation, which helps kids at St. Catherine’s House in Mumbai.
“This was my first expertise at Youngsters India, and my impression may be very constructive,” Italtrike founder Stefano Gandolfi reviews. “I’m very blissful to have been there.”
Organizers have introduced that the following Youngsters India will happen from March 18-20, 2027. “The shift to March will additional strengthen Youngsters India’s place as a serious enterprise, innovation, and networking platform and maximize worth for all stakeholders,” says Tanu Ailawadi, Managing Director of Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. Transferring the present to a brand new spring cycle in response to exhibitor suggestions maximizes attendance and enterprise alternatives.
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