Indian menswear brands holding own against international labels
August 6th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The business dynamics of Indian men's apparel industry have witnessed key changes due to the influx of international players. Yet, the increased competition has ... Read more...
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Dhaka apparel sector seeks relief
May 29th, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, May 29 (IANS) Bangladesh's apparel industry has sought relief from the government, citing competitors, including India, that have bagged more export orders by reducing costs."China, India, and Pakistan have ... Read more...
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South Africa good market for Indian hand embroidery, kids wear: Designer
April 21st, 2011 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) South Africa can be a good market for Indian garment manufacturers, says designer J.J. Schoeman who feels hand embroidery and designer children's wear can spell ... Read more...
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Bangladesh workers resume production as Hasina gets tough
December 14th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Dec 14 (IANS) Production partially resumed in garment factories in Bangladesh Tuesday as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered tough action against the agitators in a bid to end violence ... Read more...
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Envoy appeal Filipino groups to hold up SAVE Act
September 23rd, 2010 - 12:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): In an act to support a variety of Filipino organizations to hold up the Save Our Industries or SAVE Act, Mr. Willy C. Gaa, the Philippine ambassador ... Read more...
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Mulberry acreage to be expanded for boosting silk output
July 3rd, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 3 (IANS) The central government will facilitate expanding mulberry acreage to boost raw silk production and revive the sericulture sector, Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran said Saturday.
"The mulberry acreage will be ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka worries for withdrawal of trade benefits by EU
February 16th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Feb 16 (DPA) A decision by the European Union to withdraw preferential trade agreements from Sri Lanka has caused concern among the country's export-oriented garment sector.
The EU mission in Colombo said ... Read more...
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Dhaka moves to second slot in Japanese apparel market
February 1st, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 1 (IANS) Bangladesh has beaten competition from India, Indonesia and Myanmar to grab the second slot, next only to China, in Japan's $26.5 billion apparels and accessories market.
Exports of ... Read more...
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Garment exporters facing competition from neighbouring countries
January 21st, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) It's not just economic down turn that is giving jitters to Indian apparel exports industry, but tough competition from neighbouring China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as well.
"We ... Read more...
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Indian textiles to take on China in own turf
October 18th, 2009 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhushree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The nearly $10-billion Indian textile and apparel industry, buoyed by a growth in August after nine months of decline and by increased demand from Europe, ... Read more...
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IGNOU to start courses in garmenting, fashion designing
October 12th, 2009 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) for industry specific training programmes.
"The ... Read more...
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Indian textile and apparel industry set to grow
August 19th, 2009 - 7:59 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, Aug.19 (ANI): With a strong domestic demand and the stimulus provided by the government, Indian textile and apparel industry is confident that it would grow.With the Central Government recently ... Read more...
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Chandigarh, an important fashion destination
June 27th, 2009 - 10:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Sunil Sharma Chandigarh, June 26 (ANI): Chandigarh has emerged as an important fashion destination from market as well as promising designers' perspective. Fashion has taken centre stage in the region following ... Read more...
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Rural girls in Ludhiana drawn to professional education
June 19th, 2009 - 11:27 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, June 19 (ANI): Several girls belonging to rural parts of Ludhiana are eager to gain self-reliance and lead a professional's life.A college here has given them a hope ... Read more...
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Bangladesh fears militant attacks on garment factories
March 24th, 2009 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 24 (DPA) Bangladesh Tuesday alerted its intelligence agencies and local governments against possible militant attacks on garment industries contributing major export earnings to its economy, a junior minister said.
"We have ... Read more...
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DHL to invest $8 mn in Sri Lanka’s logistics sector
March 12th, 2009 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 12 (IANS) Express and logistics major DHL Thursday announced that it will invest $8 million in Sri Lanka over three years to help the island nation become a logistics hub ... Read more...
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Textiles industry needs to encourage research and development: Vaghela
April 19th, 2008 - 10:40 pm ICT by admin
Kannur (Kerala), Apr 19 (ANI): The Ninth centre of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was opened on Saturday in Kannur.The Union Minister for Textiles, Shankarsinh Vaghela has also ... Read more...
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Accessories display the foreign brand best
March 29th, 2008 - 12:19 pm ICT by admin
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) International luxury brands might have carved a profitable niche for their products in India, but experts here believe their growth in the apparel industry is ... Read more...
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Madura Garments wins “Most Admired Company of the Year” Award
November 26th, 2007 - 9:26 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI-Business Wire India): Madura Garments, India's leading branded apparel and retail company and a division of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd., won the prestigious CMAI Awards for excellence in apparels ... Read more...
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