CMAI elects Santosh Katariya as President

The 61st Annual General Meeting of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) concluded on September 27, 2024, with the election of new office bearers for the 2024-2026 term. Santosh Katariya, a seasoned apparel industry professional, was appointed as the President. He is Managing Director of Peppermint Clothing Pvt. Ltd, Pune, and has over 17 years of experience in readymade garment manufacturing.
Alongside Katariya, the newly elected team includes Rohit Munjal and Ankur Gadia as Vice Presidents, Naveen Sainani as Hon. General Secretary, and Mukesh Jain as Joint Hon. General Secretary. Paresh Vora will serve as Hon. Treasurer, with Dinesh Nandu as Joint Hon. Treasurer. Immediate Past President, Rajesh Masand, also remains a key figure in the committee.
Katariya, who previously held roles as Regional Chairman, Western Regional Advisory Committee, and Hon. General Secretary, outlined his vision to grow CMAI’s membership to 7,000 by the end of his term. He emphasized collaboration with central and state governments to enhance trade facilitation and strengthen the apparel sector. A key focus of his presidency is driving India’s readymade garment industry towards ESG compliance and promoting globally recognized, high-quality ‘Made-in-India’ products.
Katariya also highlighted the need for the industry to explore new sourcing destinations amid supply chain shifts.