Play, Learn, Innovate: Kids India 2025 Opens With Vibrant Showcase In Mumbai

Kids India 2025, the country’s premier B2B trade fair for toys, games, and children’s products, kicked off with high energy and strong participation at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on September 25. Organized by Spielwarenmesse India, the event has drawn manufacturers, retailers, educators, and policy stakeholders from across India and abroad, spotlighting innovation, sustainability, and child-centric design.

 

The three-day fair features over 150 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products including educational toys, STEM kits, eco-friendly play materials, and digital learning tools. With India’s toy industry projected to grow at a double-digit rate, the event serves as a key platform for networking, sourcing, and policy dialogue.

 

Key highlights from the opening day:

- Inaugural ceremony attended by representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and DPIIT  

- Launch of new product zones focused on sustainable toys and inclusive play  

- Live demonstrations of AI-powered learning kits and sensory play modules  

- Buyer-seller meets connecting Indian MSMEs with global distributors  

- Panel discussions on toy safety standards, export readiness, and IP protection  

 

Industry Outlook And Strategic Themes

Kids India 2025 reflects the sector’s shift toward locally manufactured, pedagogically sound, and environmentally responsible products. The fair also supports the Make in India initiative by promoting indigenous brands and reducing import dependency.

 

With rising demand for experiential learning and screen-free engagement, exhibitors are focusing on tactile, modular, and culturally rooted designs. The event is expected to generate significant business leads and policy recommendations for the upcoming National Toy Policy review.

 

Sources: Spielwarenmesse India Press Brief, Economic Times Retail Desk, BusinessLine Toy Industry Tracker, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.