- 1. The Great Indian Price Reset: Fashion becomes affordable again riding on new GST reforms
- (Apparel)
- ... the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalization. The reform, rolled out in the September quarter, has not only corrected a long-standing structural anomaly in the textile value chain but is also reshaping ...
- Created on 27 October 2025
- 2. GST cuts, local pride stimulate India’s most profitable Diwali yet
- (Retail)
- ... Offline Retail Share (%) 70 75 +7.1% Avg. Consumer Spend per Household (₹) 14,500 16,900 +16.5% GST-Driven Price Reduction (avg) ...
- Created on 13 October 2025
- 3. From high streets to mass markets, GST brings affordable fashion to the forefront
- (Apparel)
- 16 September 2025, Mumbai When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced sweeping changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Indian apparel industry immediately felt the tremors. Read ...
- Created on 16 September 2025
- 4. CMAI REACTION TO LATEST CHANGES IN GST RATES
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- Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) wholeheartedly welcomes the latest changes made in the GST Rates, especially relating to the Textile Industry. Read our latest issue The Government ...
- Created on 08 September 2025
- 5. New GST framework; a critical step towards simpler taxation: RAI
- (Apparel)
- 05 September 2025, Mumbai Welcoming the new two-slab Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) has hailed it as a critical step toward a simpler and fairer tax ...
- Created on 05 September 2025
- 6. CMAI advocates for a uniform GST across entire textile value chain
- (Apparel)
- 02 September 2025, Mumbai The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is advocating for a uniform 5 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate across the entire Indian textile value chain. ...
- Created on 02 September 2025
- 7. CMAI Urges Uniform 5% GST for All Textile Segments
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- The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the government’s move to simplify GST slabs into three categories of 5%, 18%, and 28%, praising it as a step that will boost consumer ...
- Created on 31 August 2025
- 8. Purchase deferment on anticipated GST rate cuts impacts festive sales in India
- (Apparel)
- 25 August 2025, Mumbai Deferring of purchases by consumers in anticipation of a potential Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cut has negatively impacted festive retail sales in India. Read our latest ...
- Created on 25 August 2025
- 9. A Stitched-Up Situation: Apparel industry cautiously optimistic on proposed GST reforms
- (Apparel)
- 20 August 2025, Mumbai The Indian apparel and textile industry is watching with bated breath as the government prepares to unveil a simplified Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Read our latest ...
- Created on 20 August 2025
- 10. Reduce GST on everyday essentials, urges Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI
- (Apparel)
- 19 August 2025, Mumbai Sharing his views on the proposed GST reforms, Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India (RAI), says, reducing GST on everyday essentials and aspirational goods will ...
- Created on 19 August 2025
- 11. GST Council considers uniform 12% textile rate; industry warns of price hikes, consumer Impact
- (Apparel)
- The Indian textile industry is poised for a significant reform as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is expected to consider a proposal for a uniform 12 percent GST rate across the entire textile ...
- Created on 28 July 2025
- 12. CMAI hails Budget 2025-26 but cautions on GST impact
- (Apparel)
- ... that any hike in GST rates on textiles and apparel could offset these advantages. "A big thumbs up to the budget, provided there are no surprises in the fine print," he concluded. Latest Fashion news ...
- Created on 01 February 2025
- 13. Tmrw to expand brands’ reach amongst Gen Z and millennial shoppers
- (Apparel)
- 11 January 2025, Mumbai Focused on both direct-to-consumer online retail and offline expansion, Aditya Birla Group’s tech-enabled ‘House of Brands’ venture, Tmrw aims to grow its brands’ reach and appeal, ...
- Created on 11 January 2025
- 14. CMAI, leading associations unite to address GST and other critical issues in garments
- (Apparel)
- ... revision of GST rates for the garment industry and retain the existing structure of 5 per cent and 12 per cent. Fashion Guru This collaboration marks the first time such a large coalition of industry ...
- Created on 10 January 2025
- 15. CMAI leadership meets Gujarat Ministers to address GST rate hike concerns
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- In a significant move to address concerns surrounding the recent hike in GST rates, Santosh Katariya, President, and Ankur Gadia, Vice President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), ...
- Created on 03 January 2025
- 16. Indian apparel industry opposes GoM’s proposed GST hike, citing threat to growth
- (Apparel)
- 06 December 2024, Mumbai The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Rate Rationalization, chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, has recommended significant GST revisions for the apparel sector. ...
- Created on 06 December 2024
- 17. RAI raises concerns over proposed GST hike, calls for balanced approach
- (Apparel)
- 05 December 2024, Mumbai The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has voiced its concerns over proposed GST rate increases, warning of potential adverse effects on the formal retail sector and consumer ...
- Created on 05 December 2024
- 18. Proposed GST Hike: India’s apparel industry fears losing growth momentum
- (Apparel)
- 05 December 2024, Mumbai Indian apparel industry is bracing for a potential turmoil as the Group of Ministers (GoM) proposes a significant hike in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on garments. While the ...
- Created on 05 December 2024
- 19. Raymond named amongst top 10 strongest brands in India: Brand Finance
- (Apparel)
- 16 July 2024, Mumbai Securing a Brand Strength Index (BSI) rating of AAA, Raymond has entered the league of the top 10 strongest brands in India, as per a report by the world’s leading brand valuation ...
- Created on 16 July 2024
- 20. GST Council Reduces Rates for Imitation Zari Thread
- (Trade)
- 14 July 2023, Mumbai The Indian GST Council has announced a significant reduction in GST rates for imitation zari thread, a key component in handicrafts and traditional Indian garments. To benefit ...
- Created on 14 July 2023
