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A sigh of relief: What the US-India trade deal means for the textile and garment industry

Not even two months in, and the year 2026 already seems to be a promising one for trade deals. After the ink is barely dry on what observers have called the “mother of all trade deals” - the free trade agreement between the European Union and India signed on 27th January - another one is taking centre stage. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi...

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'Modi sari' flies off shelves as India poll fever grows

D. Gokal is buying a sari for his wife that may not be to everyone's taste -- a huge image of Indian leader Narendra Modi's face is printed on it. "It's a beautiful sari, enhanced by Prime Minister Modi. My wife likes it," Gokal tells AFP at the Paaneri clothing store in central Mumbai. The shop is doing a roaring trade in Modi-themed saris -- a...

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Modi’s monogrammed suit fetches 1.21 cr bid amount

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pinstripe bandhgala suit, with his name engraved all over it criticized more than praised by the fashion community and common man alike. He flaunted the suit during US President Barack Obama's visit to India around the Republic Day. Now the same ensemble is finding many takers when put up for auction in Surat,...

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PM Narendra Modi ups fashion ante for debut US visit

Narendra Modi is pulling out all the fashion stops for his upcoming visit to the United States, hiring a top Mumbai designer to create outfits that will sell his vision of a newly confident, aspirational India. India's politicians are often mockedby media for their crumpled traditional cotton shirt-and-pyjama attire, which serves as an austerity...