- 1. 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
- 2. A Stitched-Up Situation: Apparel industry cautiously optimistic on proposed GST reforms ...
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- 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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 new ...
- Created on 01 February 2025
- 6. 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
- 7. 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
- 8. 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
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. Proposed GST Hike: India’s apparel industry fears losing growth momentum ...
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- 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
- 12. 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
- 13. 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
- 14. International branding amongst Indian Apparel brands ...
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- 10 October 2022, Mumbai: Consumers are generally getting more brand sensitive as more and more fashion labels are launched as we advance into the era of technology and consumerism. In today's highly ...
- Created on 10 October 2022
- 15. Aditya Birla: Sushil Agarwal, Group CFO named amongst top 20 CFOs ...
- (Trade)
- 12 May 2022, Mumbai: Congratulations Sushil Agarwal for being named as one of the top 20 CFOs in India. "Mr Agarwal is the current group chief financial officer of Aditya Birla Group. He has worked for ...
- Created on 12 May 2022
- 16. Reliance Retail, Fynd, amongst Asia-Pacific’s top 10 innovative companies ...
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- 11 March 2022, Mumbai: Leading business media to brand Fast Company has named Reliance Retail and Reliance-backed Shopsense Retail Technologies firm Fynd amongst the top 10 most innovative companies ...
- Created on 11 March 2022
- 17. Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) urges Nirmala Sitaramanan, to withdraw the proposed 12% GST tax rate on textiles ...
- (Trade)
- 14 February 2022, Mumbai: Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged NirmalaSitaramanan, Union Finance Minister, to withdraw the proposed 12 percent GST tax rate on textile which was suspended ...
- Created on 14 February 2022
- 18. The textile industry reiterates its call for the planned GST tax on textiles to be withdrawn ...
- (Textile)
- 11 February 2022, Mumbai: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the country's largest business association, has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to drop the proposed GST o ...
- Created on 11 February 2022
- 19. Waive GST registration for e-commerce selling, urges, The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) ...
- (Retail)
- 18 January 2022, Mumbai: Saying it runs contrary to Prime Minister’s ‘Digital India’ vision, the Confederation of All India Traders has urged FM Nirmala Sitharaman, to waive the mandatory GST registration ...
- Created on 18 January 2022
- 20. GST MAY DRIVE CONSUMERS AWAY FROM VALUE BRANDS FEAR APPAREL RETAILERS ...
- (Apparel)
- 18 January 2022, Mumbai: Deferment in GST rate hike on textiles from 5 per cent to 12 per cent hardly brings any relief to consumers as they still have dole out extra cash for branded clothes. As ...
- Created on 18 January 2022