Garment exports could touch $30 billion in 3 years: AEPC

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 22:02

At present, import duty on synthetic fabrics is about 21 percent.

AEPC seeks Budget incentives to boost textiles exports

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 14:37

In its pre-budget proposals, the Apparel Exports Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman A Sakthivel also asked for removal of service tax on services like exhibitions.

Apparel exports can treble on central incentive: AEPC

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 21:12

The apparel industry will be able to treble exports within three years if the Centre allows it to utilise 15 percent of the export turnover to import raw materials such as synthetic fabrics that are not available in the country, AEPC has said.

AEPC disappointed with RBI mid quarter monetary policy review

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 14:04

The apex bank on Tuesday kept the key interest rates unchanged but hinted at easing rates in January stating that with decline in inflation, the focus of monetary policy would shift to the task of removing impediments to growth.

Deals worth $58 million struck at textile fair

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 18:55

Deals worth an estimated USD 58 million were struck at an international textile and apparel fair 'Vastra 2012' which ended on Sunday.

Difficult to achieve $18 bn target for apparel exports

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 16:45

It will be difficult to achieve this fiscal's USD 18 billion apparel export target set by the Textiles Ministry, even as efforts are on to explore new markets with diversified products, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has said.

'India's textile-apparel industry to touch $223 bn by 2021'

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 20:06

India's total textile and apparel industry size both domestic and exports is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5 percent to reach USD 223 billion by 2021 from the USD 89 billion in 2011, according to a white paper by industry body Ficci and research firm Technopak.

Indian garment sector not deploying child labour: AEPC

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 15:52

Apex garment body Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Tuesday said the Indian garment sector complies with international labour laws that prohibits child labour.

Steps to boost Indian apparel exports on anvil

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 08:34

For the short-term, the ministry has set an export target of USD 18 billion (Rs.99,000 crore) for this fiscal (2012-13), which is 32 percent higher (YoY) than USD 13.6 billion achieved in last fiscal (2011-12).

Indian menswear brands holding own against international labels

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 14:35

One of the oldest Indian players, Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd., feels international players offer westernised trends that may not necessarily appeal to the average Indian men with their new age cuts.

Nike launches new training apparel for Indian cricket team

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 19:20

India coach Duncan Fletcher along with six cricketers on Monday launched new training apparel from Nike to be used by the Sri Lanka-bound team members and the support staff, at a function here at the M A Chidambaram Stadium.

From apparel to laptop accessories, Satya Paul explores new avenues

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 19:45

After designing saris and gowns, Satya Paul, a known brand in fashion, has ventured into making accessories for laptops as they feel fashion is not restricted to just clothes.