Shopclues Targets Rural Markets

Online marketplace Shopclues has announced a strategic partnership with StoreKing, a leading assisted e-commerce player, to boost its presence in tier-II and tier-III towns and rural areas, Shopclues products will be shown in the digital catalogue on the StoreKing app. Customers can browse through the catalogue at franchisees outlets and can make purchases with the […]

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July 14, 2016
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Twin Trade Shows From July 21

The 8th edition of Yarnex and 14th edition of F&A Show will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from July 21 to help buyers establish linkages with suppliers across the textile value chain. The three-day twin shows have attracted 139 upstream supply chain partners across fibres, yarns, fabrics, trims, embellishments and services from all […]

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July 13, 2016
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India To Lend Kenya To Revive Textile Factory

India will lend Kenya 45 million US dollar to help develop the Rift Valley Textiles Factory (also called Rivatex) and other smaller industries. The announcement was made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country as part of his recent four-nation Africa tour. The deal highlights Kenya’s desire to link up with countries that […]

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July 13, 2016
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Zivame To Open 50 Offline Stores By 2017

Online lingerie retailer Zivame is planning to set up 50 offline experience customer stores across the country by March 2017, the company’s chief executive officer Richa Kar said. While three new stores will come up in Pune, Delhi and Gurgaon this month, one each will be opened in Chandigarh and Kochi by the end of […]

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July 11, 2016
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ITF Suggestions For Fabrics Export

The Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF) has lauded the government’s initiatives for creating a growth-conducive platform for the Textile value chain and forwarded some suggestions aimed at achieving the export target of 300 billion US dollar by 2024 to 25. Congratulating the new textile minister, ITF secretary Prabhu Dhamodharan in a letter said in the last […]

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July 11, 2016
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Restrictions On Cotton, Yarn Exports Urged

Hosiery manufacturers following frequent fluctuations in cotton and yarn prices, want the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to not only stop releasing any stock of cotton to traders but they are also looking forward to the centre for imposing restrictions on the export of cotton and yarn. Due to the hike in the cost of […]

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July 11, 2016
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Lifestyle Plans Expansion

Lifestyle International, the Bengaluru based retailer has set a target of becoming a billion dollar (nearly Rs.6,750 crore) company in turnover by March 2017 adding more stores, according to company sources. “This will be the most aggressive expansion of the company post 2010. Our expansion plan is firm. We have been on track. But sometimes […]

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July 8, 2016
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India Sets Up Apparel Training Centre in Nigeria

India has set up an apparel training centre in Nigeria, first of its kind in that country, in partnership with the government of Nigeria to support skill development in the textiles sector of the West African nation, union commerce ministry sources said. The centre is established in the city of Kaduna under the Cotton Technical […]

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July 8, 2016
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The textiles ministry has asked the textiles commissioner to gather details on the state of affairs of Surat's man-made fabric (MMF) sector

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Ministry Seeks Data From Surat MMF Sector

The textiles ministry has asked the textiles commissioner to gather details on the state of affairs of Surat’s man-made fabric (MMF) sector from the textile associations and Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI). This followed MMF producers complaints that under-invoiced Chinese fabrics have led to the closure of over three lakh powerlooms in […]

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July 7, 2016
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Reduction of VAT on Cotton Urged at TN

South India Spinners Association (SISPA) has asked the Tamil Nadu government to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on cotton, cotton yarn and synthetic yarn from five per cent to two per cent to make the state’s spinning industry viable and enhance competitiveness of the smaller spinning units in the state. In a resolution adopted at […]

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September 8, 2015
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Display Of Merino Wool At IFF

In a bid to foster education and drive the growth and consumption of Merino wool in India, the Woolmark Company showcased a selection of Merino wool innovations aligned with fashion trends, along with The Wool Lab SS16 at India Fashion Forum (IFF), held in Mumbai on March 18. IFF is one of the biggest fashion and retail […]

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April 1, 2015
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Amazon India Fashion Week From October 14

Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW), Spring-Summer edition hosted by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will run from October 14 next, while Autumn-Winter edition will begin from March 16, 2016. Both the events will continue for five days. “These bi-annual events organised by the FDCI are a momentous opportunity for greenhorns, as well as […]

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Shopclues Targets Rural Markets

Twin Trade Shows From July 21

India To Lend Kenya To Revive Textile Factory

Zivame To Open 50 Offline Stores By 2017

ITF Suggestions For Fabrics Export

Restrictions On Cotton, Yarn Exports Urged

Lifestyle Plans Expansion

India Sets Up Apparel Training Centre in Nigeria

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Reduction of VAT on Cotton Urged at TN

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