While China continues to lead in sheer volume, India has strengthened its position through value driven production, moving beyond fabric exports to finished, design-led garments, writes Suketu Shah, CEO, Vishal Fabrics
A report shows that Gen Z will drive half of the fashion (apparel, footwear and accessories) industry by 2030
The service is already operational in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and the Delhi-NCR region
The Centre has proposed a five-part integrated programme, with Rs 1,500 crore allocation designed to boost self-reliance in fibres, upgrade manufacturing ecosystems and strengthen traditional crafts
Raymond Lifestyle reported a decline in net profit to Rs 42.86 crore, Ebitda rose 23 per cent year-on-year to Rs 271 crore, while margin improved to 14.4 per cent from 12.3 per cent.
Kanika Vohra and Anuradha Chandrasekhar, Co-founders of ICH Next, note that this is the right time for India to stop importing trend logic and start building its own consumer intelligence framework
2025 marks a significant pivot in the apparel industry, the changes taking place are not incremental, but fundamental, writes Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI)
Retailers must learn to strike a healthy balance between investing in physical stores versus digital channels, manage rising costs without compromising quality, writes Vijay Bansal, Managing Director (MD) at Cantabil Retail India
New Balance appoints actor Janhvi Kapoor as its first brand ambassador in India as it targets growth in one of its fastest-growing markets.
The report states that value fashion players outperformed in the quarter with players having exposure to the east seeing benefits of early festive season
