WTO members ask India to remove export sops to textiles, apparel

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 17:33

WTO member countries including the US, Turkey and Japan, have asked India to phase out export subsidies on textiles and the apparel sectors, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Woodland to launch separate products line for E-Comm portals

Last Updated: Friday, December 12, 2014, 20:30

Footwear and apparel brand Woodland Friday said it will launch fresh line of products for e-commerce portals on which these websites could offer "big" discounts, a move aimed to protect the interest of its brick and mortar business.

'Apparel industry should aim $60 bn exports in 3 yrs'

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 22:24

The apparel industry should aim at exports of USD 60 billion in the next three years as there are visible signs of revival in key markets of the US and Europe, Textiles Minister K Sambasiva Rao said Tuesday.

CCEA okays continuation of Textile Parks scheme in 12th Plan

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 22:08

The government on Thursday approved continuation of the scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) in the 12th Five Year Plan and sanction of new projects for utilising balance Rs 717 crore in the plan allocation after meeting committed liabilities of the sanctioned 61 parks.

Indian apparel exports to touch USD 17 bn: AEPC

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 15:51

The Indian apparel industry is witnessing an upswing and the exports are likely to go up from USD 13 billion last year to USD 17 billion in the next two years on the back of economic recovery in the US and Europe, according to Apparel Export Promotion Council.

Time for men to go bold with neon colours

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 20:59

Women wear bright coloured apparel to brave the dull sticky weather. Men can follow suit by teaming neon bandhgalas with beige or khakhi fitted trousers or bright jackets with white shirts, says experts.

Apt maternity wear for hot season

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 19:01

Pregnant women can stay cool and stylish during summer by choosing the right cotton or chiffon garments.

Indian apparel market to grow over 4-fold: Report

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 18:21

The Indian apparel market will grow over four-fold to attain a staggering size of USD 200 billion by 2025 with the country becoming the fastest growing market along with China, according to a report by management consultancy firm Wazir.

Step up apparel exports target to $20 bn, Rao tells industry

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 18:55

Assuring full support to the industry, Textiles Minister K Sambasiva Rao Monday asked apparel exporters to step up their overseas sales target to USD 20 billion in 2013-14.

Monsoon and Men

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 17:24

Many men may not know how to deal with skin problems.

What clothes astronauts would need to survive decades-long space missions

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 09:48

A University of Rhode Island professor has said that we should start thinking about what kinds of clothes astronauts will need for decades-long space missions, considered the next phase of exploration to infinity and beyond.

Now shop for `Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns` apparels online

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 19:57

Are you fascinated by the saris and lehengas worn by Mahie Gill or Soha Ali Khan in ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns’? Worry not! You can own similar designs through cbazaar.com, the official partner of the film.