KIDS INDIA MAGAZINE ISSUE III MARCH 2014 | Page 2

Page 2 Editorial: Dear Friends, warm greetings from Germany. India with 1.2 billion inhabitants is the second largest country in the world. 47 % of the Indian population is younger than 25. These facts illustrate the potential of the Indian toy market. The Indian toy industry is one of the fastest-growing industries, with annual sales currently estimated at 850 million US dollars – and the market and the population are also growing rapidly at the same time. In addition, over 800 Indian toy manufacturers, exporters and component suppliers ensure a steady trade. So anyone looking for successful business in India will find it at Kids India. After last year’s successful premiere, our team is preparing the second Kids India, which will take place in Mumbai from 18 – 20.9.2014. Kids India 2013 aroused the interest of the whole toy industry. All major decision-makers of the Indian toy sector took part in Kids India and are convinced of the prospects for the new trade fair. With 5,237 visitors and 108 exhibitors, Kids India 2013 exceeded all our expectations. And Kids India 2014 builds on precisely this success. Be part of it and use this opportunity to update, make new contacts and get first hand information on the Indian toy market. Experience Kids India and complete your business at the biggest international B2B fair for the toy sector in India. Our team is looking forward to the second edition of Kids India and is pleased to assist you to make your participation a success. Sincerely yours, Ernst Kick Chief Executive Officer, Spielwarenmesse eG www.kidsindia.de SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER! Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Hall No.6, Mumbai 18 – 20 Sept 2014 Be part of India‘s largest B2B event for the toy industry!