Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO on Tuesday said it has forayed into the Indian online market
As per media reports, the US has imposed restrictions on the import of certain products such as cotton and apparels from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China
Rossari is the first IPO to hit the domestic markets since a national lockdown was declared in early-March.
Cost cutting efforts unlikely to offset sharp revenue fall
The flip side is exporters saying they are not in a position to convert such enquiries into orders, being unable to match the competition's price
Many branded apparel players started with discounts and other promotional offers ahead of the Dussehra and Diwali consumer demand
Consumer sentiment picks up, but average ticket purchase size reduces
Move follows offers made to Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd and Shahi Exports; study says state is emerging as a top destination for apparels in the country
Unbranded wear lags despite low price point; industry calls for standardisation, as has been achieved in auto sector
There are generally three major channels through which branded apparel is sold in the country - well-established distribution networks, company owned or franchisee stores and large format stores
Currently, the country's apparel exports stood at around $17 billion annually
Leading textiles manufacturers plan to recover over half of their business in the next six weeks by advancing end-of-season sales
To grab the market share vacated by Chinese apparel manufacturers, India's Clothing Manufacturers' Association of India (CMAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) to explore potential areas of mutual co-operation for increasing apparel exports from India.India's apparel export stood at $17 billion for the financial year 2015-16. With Rs 5000 crore package approved to boost the entire apparel sector, the government has set a target for apparel exports at $20 billion as against the industry's pre-package target of $18.75 billion for the current financial year. The textile ministry has also asked the apex industry body the Apparel Exports Promotion Council (AEPC) to create 1 million jobs and achieve $30 billion in three years.The MoU between India and China assumes significance especially in terms of the latter's reducing focus on labour- and energy - intensive industries to which textiles remain in the ...
Textiles Ministry has set a target of $20 bn for current financial year as against actual apparel exports of $17 bn in 2015-16