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Kids India 2013 - An International Concept Tailor-made for the Indian Toy Industry

More than 3000 visitors and 100 exhibitors are expected to catapult Kids India as India ’ s grandest exposition on the Toy Industry . Participating companies include leading brands such as Mattel , Funskool , Simba Dickie , Frank Educational Aids , Chicco , Hexbug , Toyzone Impex , Jasco Handicrafts , Zephyr , Brightway Exports , Hanung Toys & Textiles , Universal Legguard Works , Shinsei , Playcraft , Peacock Toys , Pleasantime Products , Wasan Exports and many more . In addition the trade fair organizer Spielwarenmesse eG offers companies from abroad to exhibit in the joint pavilion World of Toys . The international fair programme will increase the worldwide significance of Kids India . Companies from Germany , Korea , Macau , Poland and Spain have already confirmed their participation .
Kids India 2013 has generated an excellent interest from toy manufacturers right from the announcement of the show . “ At the premiere event of Kids India 2013 in Mumbai , we are looking forward to showcasing our upcoming 2014 spring line to our customers , meeting and interacting with potential new customers and most importantly network and share learning with our industry colleagues ”, says Mr . Karun Gera , Country Manager , Mattel Toys India .
Mr . Shree Narayan Sabharwal , Business Head , Simba Toys believes that : “ The event will give toy manufacturers and retailers a platform to come together to engage on issues straddling the
industry and explore growth opportunities .”
The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce ( IGCC ) brings to Kids India its expertise in organizing and supporting trade shows in India and Germany . Ms . Sonia Prashar , Director – International Marketing & Trade Fairs , Indo- German Chamber of Commerce feels that “ India has a very strong manufacturing sector and can be a very large sourcing base for toys , games and sports goods for both the international markets and the Indian markets ”.
“ We welcome and support Spielwarenmesse ’ s initiative in launching Kids India . We are confident that they will be successful in setting a benchmark in creating an ultimate interface between the world ’ s best toy manufacturer and the toy fraternity ”, says Mr . John Baby , CEO , Funskool India .
“ We are very excited to be associated with Kids India . The exposure our members will get is enormous . We believe that with the exhibition being promoted by Spielwarenmesse eG and the Indo-German Chamber it will be professionally run and allow our members to get exposure at an international level in India . The events planned around it and the media exposure will help the Indian Toy industry . We are geared up to make this exhibition a big success for the toy industry and India .” says Mr . Juzer Gabajiwala , President , The All India Toy Manufacturers ’ Association ( TAITMA ).
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Besides TAITMA the exhibition is also supported by the Sports Goods Export Promotion Council ( SGEPC ). SGEPC is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry , Government of India and is working for the promotion of India ’ s exports of sports goods and toys . Founded in 1958 , SGEPC represents all the leading
Stay Ahead of the Pack – Participate at India ’ s largest B2B event for the Toy Industry
For further details and participation , please contact :
Ms . Tanu Ailawadi Indo-German Chamber of Commerce T : + 91 11 / 4 71 688-22 E : tanu @ indo-german . com or visit www . kidsindia . de
manufacturers and exporters of sports goods and toys in India and serves as a common platform for companies from all over the country , with common interests , where they can meet to exchange views , decide on common strategies for promotion and from where they can voice their concerns at both national and international levels .

Partners

Sports Goods Export Promotion Council ( SGEPC )
The All India Toy Manufacturers ’ Association ( TAITMA )
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce ( IGCC )