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Textiles ministers’ conference to convene in Guwahati to chart India’s 350 billion dollars roadmap

In a significant move to unify the country’s textile strategy, the Ministry of Textiles, in partnership with the Government of Assam, is set to host the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference on January 8–9, 2026. Held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation,” the two-day summit will serve as a high-level...

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Re-START Alliance launches Cluster Collective to scale textile recycling in India

The Re-START Alliance, an initiative focused on scaling textile recycling and convened by Laudes Foundation with founding partners Canopy, Fashion For Good, and IDH, launched its first flagship project: the Cluster Collective. This ambitious four-year programme, led and implemented by founding partner IDH, aims to unlock the significant economic...

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Luxury: 86 percent of Indian consumers plan to increase spending over next 12 months

Nearly two thirds of Indian and Chinese consumers have spent over 20,000 euros on luxury goods in the past 24 months. Additionally, 86 percent of Indian consumers plan to further increase their spending over the next 12 months, the most significant figure among all markets analysed. The data confirms that luxury growth continues, yet drivers and...

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Prada partners with Indian corporations for Kolhapuri chappal project

In a significant collaboration aimed at celebrating and globalizing Indian craftsmanship, the luxury fashion house Prada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two key state-owned Indian government corporations: LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd) and LIDKAR (Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram...

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Quick fashion platform Knot secures 5 million dollars in fresh funding

Knot, Mumbai's rapidly accelerating 60-minute fashion delivery platform, has successfully raised 5 million dollars in a new funding round. The investment was spearheaded by 12 Flags, with continued backing from existing investors Kae Capital and Boundless Ventures. This significant capital injection, coming just three months after the company's...

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Apparel Group launches Levi's Kids in India, tapping into premium kidswear market

Apparel Group, a prominent fashion and lifestyle retail company, has officially announced the launch of Levi's Kids in the Indian market, marking a significant expansion of its ongoing partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. This strategic move introduces one of the world's most recognized denim brands to a new generation of Indian consumers,...

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Reliance Retail names Jeyandran Venugopal as president & CEO

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the holding company for India's foremost retailer, Reliance Retail, has announced the appointment of Jeyandran Venugopal as its new president & CEO. Venugopal, a former Flipkart executive, brings 25 years of extensive global experience in retail, e-commerce, technology, and business transformation. His...

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Bestseller India appoints Manika Mittal to lead Vero Moda

Bestseller India has appointed Manika Mittal as the new business head for its Vero Moda brand in India, signaling a strategic reinforcement of the brand's leadership amidst an accelerated expansion phase. The company announced the appointment via its official LinkedIn handle, stating: "A new chapter begins at VERO MODA as we welcome Manika...

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Desigual returns to India via Myntra partnership

Madrid – Desigual is making another attempt to penetrate the Indian market. The company, founded by Thomas Meyer, has resumed operations there through a new partnership with the Indian e-commerce platform and marketplace, Myntra. Under this agreement, the Spanish fashion multinational will once again begin selling its products in the country via...

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The Bear House initiates global expansion strategy with Dubai store opening

The Bear House, one of India’s vibrant and design-forward menswear brands, has entered the international retail arena with the opening of its first overseas store at Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre. The 1,100 sq. ft. location marks a major milestone for the Bengaluru-based label, founded in 2017 by Tanvi and Harsh Somaiya, as it takes its clean,...

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A look inside Galeries Lafayette's first department store in India

The opening of this first Galeries Lafayette in India, developed as a franchise with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL), a subsidiary of the global conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, was announced in October 2025. It is part of the Galeries Lafayette group's desire to establish itself as a leading destination to promote the French 'Art de...

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Luxury houses eye India, but barriers remain

The globe's biggest luxury brands have dreamt of India's vast consumer base for decades, but navigating the market has proven to be a complex task. French retailer Galeries Lafayette is the latest to try its luck, opening its first Indian store on Sunday: a sprawling five-floor outlet in Mumbai, the country's financial capital. Its splashy foray...