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Han Bekke appointed new president of IAF

The members of the International Apparel Federation appointed Han Bekke (Chairman, MODINT, Netherlands) as the new President. He succeeds Rahul Mehta (Chairman CMAI, India) who has held this position since 2014. The decision was taken at the general assembly of IAF as a part of the ongoing 32nd IAF World Fashion Convention being held in Mumbai....

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India needs to look at new markets, bigger basket

As the green shoots of Indian exports start showing, the new President of International Apparel Federation (IAF) Rahul Mehta, feels, increase exports, India needs to look at new markets and have a broader product basket. He believes, India has missed a huge opportunity since 2005. “It was a combination of government lethargy, lack of foresight...

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‘My first goal is to increase interaction between members’ – IAF President

Rahul Mehta, President of The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, has now takenover as the new President of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) for two years (2014-16). He plans to introduce several new initiatives apart from improving connectivity between IAF members. In a tête-à-tête with Sanjay Chawla, he reveals his plans for...

Apparel

Rahul Mehta takes over as new President IAF

Rahul Mehta has been elected as the new IAF President for the coming two years. He was elected in the general assembly of the InternationalApparel Federation, held in Medellin (Colombia) during the 30th IAF World Fashion Convention, He succeeds Harry van Dalfsen who has been in this position for past four years. Rahul Mehta is President of the...

Fashion

109°F on a high with new EBOs and product lines

With aggressive retail strategy plans for their EBOs and MBOs, Mumbai-based 109°F women’s wear brand is on a new high while turning profit figures on its head. The brand from Creative Lifestyles now plans to increase its presence from around 150 MBOs to over 400 by the end of 2014 while also increasing the number of EBOs from 12 to 50 in the...

Fashion

Garment industry observes two-day bandh against excise duty

The two-day bandh call by the garment industry in protest against the 10 per cent hike in excise duty on branded garments had a major impact across India. In Mumbai around 30,000 garment workers marched in protest raising slogans like “No sale today”. The nationwide shut down of manufacturing units took place with the active participation of...

Fashion

Rajasthan increases VAT to 14%, irks garment industry

Branded garment manufacturers in Rajasthan are up in arms against the state government. The reason: The state’s budget announced last week has raised the VAT on readymade garments (branded garments only) from 4 per cent to 14 per cent. As per Rajasthan Commercial Taxes the definition of Branded Garments is: Any brand registered with or applied...