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Chennai, July 2026: FICCI FLO Chennai is proud to announce the return of its flagship FLO Bazaar, reviving the much-loved exhibition after a hiatus of nearly a decade. The two-day event will be held on 24 and 25 July 2026 at The Folly, Amethyst, Chennai, marking a significant milestone in FLO Chennai’s journey of fostering entrepreneurship, supporting homegrown businesses, and creating meaningful opportunities for women-led enterprises and MSMEs across India.
Curated as a premium lifestyle exhibition, FLO Bazaar will bring together an exceptional selection of brands from across the country, showcasing handloom textiles, fashion, jewellery, beauty and wellness products, artisanal foods, and lifestyle offerings. The exhibition has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate Indian craftsmanship, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence, offering visitors a unique shopping experience with something for every taste and preference.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Amulya Rao, Chairperson, FICCI FLO Chennai, said:
“The revival of FLO Bazaar is more than the return of an exhibition, it is the revival of a platform that celebrates entrepreneurship, innovation, and the resilience of Indian businesses. We are especially proud to spotlight MSMEs and women-led enterprises that are preserving traditional crafts while building sustainable businesses. Every purchase made at the Bazaar goes beyond supporting a brand; it contributes towards creating livelihoods and empowering women through skill development. We invite the community to shop with purpose and join us in making a meaningful impact.”
FLO Bazaar reflects FICCI FLO Chennai’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing businesses with visibility, networking opportunities, and access to new markets. The event also reinforces the organisation’s focus on enabling women to achieve economic independence through entrepreneurship and skill development.
This year’s FLO Bazaar will feature an impressive line-up of curated exhibitors from across India, presenting an eclectic mix of premium lifestyle brands. Visitors can explore artisanal chocolates by CAVASA; natural beauty and skincare brands including LOVE P ORGANICS, Gauri Himatsinka Skincare, and Weave Tropical Essential; heritage handloom weaves from Heritage Patan Patola, Naksha (Tussars, Kantha & Batik), Sanchi (Maheshwari Weaves), and Kamna Shukla (Lucknowi Sarees). The exhibition will also showcase luxury prêt labels such as Richa Goenka, Rosette Attire, Preeti Mehta, Midushi Bajoria, and She Kantha, alongside contemporary ethnic wear brands including Li & Co, Aarni, Mann, Reina, Pummy Walia, Iselvania, and 4 Arth. Completing the shopping experience is Style Aura by Ruchi Kocchar, featuring fashion jewellery that blends contemporary elegance with timeless appeal.
Proceeds from the exhibition will directly support FICCI FLO Chennai’s skilling and livelihood initiatives, including nurse training programmes, drone Skilling , basket weaving, aari embroidery, and several other vocational initiatives. These programmes equip women with market-relevant skills, create sustainable livelihood opportunities, and empower them to build financially independent futures.
With the revival of FLO Bazaar, FICCI FLO Chennai reaffirms its vision of creating platforms that seamlessly combine commerce with social impact. The exhibition is expected to attract discerning shoppers, entrepreneurs, and supporters of Indian craftsmanship, making it one of Chennai’s most anticipated lifestyle and social impact events.
FICCI FLO Chennai invites members of the public, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and the media to visit The Folly, Amethyst on 24 and 25 July 2026 and support a movement that celebrates enterprise while transforming lives.
About FICCI FLO Chennai
FICCI FLO Chennai is the Chennai Chapter of the Ladies Organisation of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Through entrepreneurship, leadership development, skill-building, and impactful community initiatives, FLO Chennai works to empower women and create opportunities for inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The chapter actively partners with institutions, industry, and civil society to promote women’s leadership while driving meaningful social change through education, skilling, healthcare, sustainability, and livelihood initiatives.
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