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Chennai Silks weaves plans to achieve Rs 10,000 cr by 2015

Leading textile chain Chennai Silks, which recently forayed into the jewellery business, is looking at more than doubling its turnover to Rs 10,000 crores by 2014-15. The group’s turnover covering all businesses stood at Rs 4,000 crores at the end of 2011-12 fiscal. “We are eyeing a total turnover of Rs 10,000 crores by 2015 fiscal and the...

Apparel

World’s most expensive sari by Chennai Silks

The Chennai Silks, based in Tamil Nadu has woven the most expensive sari in the world. The world record setting sari is worth Rs 4 million and weighs around 8 kg. It is intricately embellished with more than 12 precious gem stones and metals, such as gold, diamond, emerald, ruby, platinum, silver, yellow sapphire, sapphire, cat’s eye, topaz,...

Fashion

Vitomine: Boosting up men’s fashion health

Chennai Silks’ casual wear brand Vitomine is planning major product expansion. The brand will strengthen its product line and increase its depth. It is also looking at entering international markets like the UK by 2012. Last year, Vitomine registered good sales. K Sivalingam, Director, Chennai Silks explains, “We are planning to add a couple of...

Apparel

TCS to increase store count pan India

The Chennai Silks (TCS), is on an expansion mode with new stores in India as well as abroad. As a part of its expansion strategy, the leading textile retailer plans to open showrooms in all important districts of Tamil Nadu in the next two months, as this state is a hot selling market for the company. Having been chosen a Star Brand post an...