News for 'apparels'

Study design at NID

Study design at NID

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

The National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, invites applications for its Graduate Diploma Programme in Design and Post-graduate Diploma Programme in Design.

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

With Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador, will Lenskart be able to steer customers away from local opticians and keep them loyal?

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Team Amazon would also educate and train the khadi artisans to directly sell their products to online customers.

GST: Discount clause a worry for dealers

GST: Discount clause a worry for dealers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The GST bill's draft says tax would be levied on Maximum Retail Price

Achhe din? Over 3 lakh Indians get jobs under govt schemes

Achhe din? Over 3 lakh Indians get jobs under govt schemes

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The aim was to skill 1 crore by 2020.

BCCI conflict of interest rule: Players may face multiple restrictions

BCCI conflict of interest rule: Players may face multiple restrictions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

In what comes as a surprise move by the Indian cricket board, the BCCI is mulling to apply conflict of interest rules for current cricketers, who, in effect, will not be allowed to have business interest in player-management companies which represent them.

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

5 lakh textile workers lose jobs

5 lakh textile workers lose jobs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

According to industry estimates, textiles exports have declined by 6.8 per cent during the April-May period of 2007-08, while cotton yarn has seen a negative growth of 9.9 per cent. India's textile exports amounted to $19 billion last year and the target for this fiscal was set at $25 billion.

'The Complete Man' loses his shoes, Raymond miffed

'The Complete Man' loses his shoes, Raymond miffed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Metro's print advertisement campaign shows a man in a suit without wearing shoes, and the tagline says 'The Incomplete Man'. The print campaign was released in a leading media publication.

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

Music stores changing tune

Music stores changing tune

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Corporate houses getting into music retail are turning the outlets into multi-product stores that will offer apparel and even perfumes.

Sikh-American teen forced to remove turban at airport in US

Sikh-American teen forced to remove turban at airport in US

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A Sikh-American teenager was forced to remove his turban by airport personnel in the US state of California,

India's 1st autofit,wrinkle-free trousers launched

India's 1st autofit,wrinkle-free trousers launched

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Union Textile Minister Shankersinh Vaghela inaugurated the Rs 4 crore (Rs 40 million) plant, with a production capacity of 800 pairs of trousers per shift, at Vaagarai.

7 Reasons Why You Need To Buy Lee Cooper Men's Slippers & Floaters Right Away

7 Reasons Why You Need To Buy Lee Cooper Men's Slippers & Floaters Right Away

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Stylish collection of sandals from lee cooper which is set to pivot you into a world of royal living. Soft to touch, this pair has a suede footbed and back strap lining that makes it absolutely pamper your feet.

Spencer's scouts for global brands

Spencer's scouts for global brands

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Kolkata-based Spencer's Retail is scouting for international lifestyle brands, and is in talks with several global firms dealing in apparel, footwear, luxury retail and lifestyle products.

Tirupur exporters face spiralling rupee heat

Tirupur exporters face spiralling rupee heat

Rediff.com8 May 2007

During the last financial year, Tirupur exported goods worth Rs 11,000 crore. This year, manufacturers fear they will fall short of the 20 per cent growth target.

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India-made garments have the largest pie in US imports in H1

Organic cotton booms in Gujarat

Organic cotton booms in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

After the Bt Cotton boom in Gujarat, it is the turn of organic cotton now. Keeping pace with the global trends, certain areas in Gujarat are going for organic cotton.

Sachin joins Superman league

Sachin joins Superman league

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Imagine Sachin Tendulkar as the saviour of the world -- fighting the baddies and averting catastrophes!

A rising rupee hammers Indian textiles

A rising rupee hammers Indian textiles

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The rupee's 11% gain against the dollar has driven U.S. and European retailers to switch their orders to countries with weaker currencies.

The grandmother of invention

The grandmother of invention

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Like millions of women, Lisa Gable was often frustrated by falling bra straps. So, at age 70, she designed a solution and launched an intimate apparel company. Fourteen years later, she's still at the helm -- and her Strap-Mate can be found at Nordstrom and other major retailers.

Nike unveils new Team India kit

Nike unveils new Team India kit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The jersey is made from Dri-FIT fabric, a Nike patented technology, which reduces cling and enables the skin to breathe better.

You will hear Only Vimal once again

You will hear Only Vimal once again

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The Rs 300-crore (Rs 3 billion) Vimal textile brand, launched 27 years ago by Reliance Industries, is preparing for a major comeback this April.

Britney Spears reveals her fab new lingerie line

Britney Spears reveals her fab new lingerie line

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The popstar continues to reinvent herself as she launches her lingerie and sleepwear line at New York Fashion Week.

Pantaloon hunts for European partners

Pantaloon hunts for European partners

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Having almost sealed a JV with coffee chain Starbucks and fast food chain Burger King for a possible alliance, retail major Pantaloon is eyeing the apparel space.

Pantaloon hunts for European partners to sign JVs

Pantaloon hunts for European partners to sign JVs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Analysts believe that Pantaloon want to establish itself strongly in multi-brand retailing and exploit the first-mover advantage in speciality brands.

Women online will help Google create ad content

Women online will help Google create ad content

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The categories which came up trumps include apparels and accessories, food and beverages, hair care, skin care, and the surprise of the lot, baby care.

S Kumars plans to hive off retail division

S Kumars plans to hive off retail division

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

The company has lined up exclusive outlets, international brands and expansion of production capacities for exports.

European cloth brands make a beeline for India

European cloth brands make a beeline for India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

They are all foreign clothing brands who are bullish about the Indian retail market and have been making a beeline towards Indian shores. The reasons for the gold rush are apparent.

Raymond, Nahar to enter kidswear market

Raymond, Nahar to enter kidswear market

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Currently, only Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) of the Rs 24,280 crore (Rs 242.8 billion) goes to the organised sector. Companies are targeting kids from the age of one to 14. According to Technopak, this sector is growing at 20 per cent per annum.

Provogue plans 40 outlets by year-end

Provogue plans 40 outlets by year-end

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The company also has plans to scale up its discount format Promart in tier-II and III cities in the country. Currently, it has a store in Ahmedabad and plans to open one in Indore.

TCS, Essar, Infosys get nod for SEZs

TCS, Essar, Infosys get nod for SEZs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Essar were among 17 aspirants, who were granted in-principle approval by the government on Monday for setting up Special Economic Zones.

Yogi Deveshwar: The Risk Taker

Yogi Deveshwar: The Risk Taker

Rediff.com12 May 2019

During his time as executive chairman, the company's net revenues grew 17-fold to Rs 42,777 crore and profit after tax nearly 40 times to Rs 10,289 crore. Total shareholder returns grew at a compounded annual rate of around 20%. Besides numbers, his biggest achievement was to transform ITC from a cigarette company to a diversified enterprise.

Luxury brand Kenzo to make India debut

Luxury brand Kenzo to make India debut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Genesis Colours, popular for its high-end fashion label Satya Paul, is in advanced negotiations with Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton for bringing luxury apparel and perfume brand Kenzo to India.

Wal-Mart sourcing from India to cross $600 mn

Wal-Mart sourcing from India to cross $600 mn

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

The retail major will directly source more than $600 million worth of goods this year.

Foreign brands eye Indian kids

Foreign brands eye Indian kids

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Zapp, Whoopy and many other international names too have big plans... kids retailing is growing by leaps and bounds in India and those in the industry say it is likely to see 30-35 per cent growth per annum.

Snapdeal founders inspire budding entrepreneurs

Snapdeal founders inspire budding entrepreneurs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Even as their venture Snapdeal is clocking rapid growth, Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal are mentoring young entrepreneurs.

WB: Graffiti ban prompts new innovations

WB: Graffiti ban prompts new innovations

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

WB: Graffiti ban prompts new innovations