30th November 2021, Mumbai:

Kolkata-based textiles business Maku Textiles Pvt Limited has launched womenswear brand Kameez with a collection of ethnic wear made from hand-spun textiles.

Ahead of the winter festive season, Maku Textiles has applied its experience in handwoven fabrics to a line of understatedly bold womenswear, the brand announced on Facebook.

Kameez is, “inspired from the delicate and simple aesthetic choices of the Indian historic costumes and textiles,” Maku announced on Facebook, as it presented Kameez’s first collection of sarees, kurtas, blouses, and stoles.

The collection has a colour palette of reds, icy blues, marigold yellow, and metallic champagne and mixes relaxed silhouettes with traditional wardrobe staples. Featured textiles include handwoven cottons, silks, and jamdanis and the subtle embroidered details keep the focus on the fabrics and their handcrafted, raw quality.

The brand’s maiden collection will soon launch at Indian fashion and lifestyle retailer Good Earth’s Khan Market store in New Delhi, the business announced on Facebook on November 28.

Maku Textiles focuses on hand-spun Khadi textiles and natural indigo dye techniques in its production and the brand’s name stands for ‘sustainable blue’, according to its Facebook page.

Maku’s textile production has a zero carbon footprint and its atelier in Kolkata is open for appointments.

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29 November 2021, Mumbai:

Along with business, a sizable portion of the Indian population is opposed to the government's plan to raise the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on clothes and footwear from 5% to 12%. Citizens from 311 districts across India responded to the poll with 9,268 replies. Men made up 67% of the responses, while women made up 33%.

According to a LocalCircles poll, over 61 percent of Indians oppose the decision. While 29% of individuals agreed with the increase in the GST rate, 10% were undecided. The majority of citizens, 61%, responded "No" or are opposed to the government's proposal.

The rising inflation, cost of veggies, and FMCG vital commodities that people buy, according to LocalCircles, is one of the top problems mentioned by individuals in community conversations. Increased GST rates on garments and footwear would put even more burden on household finances.

It's worth noting that the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced in January 2022 that the GST rate on textiles and clothes will be raised to 12% from 5%. In addition, the GST rate on all clothing has been raised to 12%. Previously, GST was 5% on sales valued up to Rs. 1,000 per piece.

All textiles and clothes will be more expensive as a result of the modifications. Trade unions throughout India are protesting the decision and are preparing to agitate once more.

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26 November 2021, Mumbai:

After a fire broke out in the Gandhi Nagar region of Delhi, the body of a 40-year-old man was discovered in an apparel manufacturing plant. The fire started in a first-floor room of a three-story structure that housed manufacturing.

According to the police, the dead was named Sanju, who was from a hamlet in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.

According to reports, the buildings were utilized for shirt production and storage. According to police sources, the victim's body had no obvious burn injuries, thus he may have died of asphyxia.

The actual cause of death will be determined by a post-mortem examination. Around 3 a.m., the fire department received a report about a manufacturing fire, and six fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. The fire tenders were unable to reach the specific spot since the factory was located on a tight street, according to police.

"On the factory's first level, a guy subsequently identified as Sanju was discovered unconscious. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahadra) R. Sathiyasundaram, he was taken to a nearby hospital and proclaimed dead. "Further legal action will be taken based on the Fire Department's report," he stated.

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30th November 2021, Mumbai:

The Federation of Hosiery Manufacturers Associations of India has joined forces with a number of other trade associations to urge the Union Government to abandon its intention to hike the goods and services tax on textiles and apparel from 5% to 12%.

The planned GST rate hike on a number of types of clothes and textiles, according to FOHMA, could result in large price hikes for products costing less than Rs 1,000 ($13.32), harming both the economy and the least fortunate.

The government planned the tax hike to take effect on January 1, 2022, but organisations such as the Retailers Association of India, the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), and now FOHMA have all expressed significant opposition to the idea.

"What's more crucial is that more than 85% of India's overall clothing market is priced below Rs 1,000," FOHMA stated in a statement, according to the Press Trust of India. The organisation contended that the rise in the GST rate will disproportionately harm individuals who are already struggling economically.

"We, the FOHMA, have submitted multiple requests to the government and GST Council, seeking that the rise be deferred for the sake of the Indian hosiery and garment sector," the trade association stated. "Unfortunately, our sincere requests have not been taken into account at all, which is quite disappointing."

FOHMA encouraged the government not to increase the burden on micro, small, and medium businesses, which it claims account for the majority of the manufacturing sector. Many textile and garment industries are still recuperating from the pandemic's economic stop, which forced many fashion enterprises to shut down for months as 'non-essential' businesses.

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29 November 2021, Mumbai:

Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has launched the CMAI Arbitration Cell. The Arbitration Award will offer legal strength to the recipient.

The cell will provide support to the members, consisting largely of MSME manufacturers. CMAI has designed its Arbitration Rules and Regulations keeping in mind the industry practices and while time ensuring fairness and equity to all stakeholders.

CMAI’s Research on the Indian Domestic Market estimates the market size is around Rs 6.5 lakh crores. Even a minuscule if 1 percent disputed, delayed, or denied payments, the amount be around Rs 6,500 crores. This clearly underlines the need for a quick, efficient, and economical mechanism for resolving such disputes and complaints.

Speaking at the launch Shaunak Thakker, Lawyer and Fellow of the UK Arbitrators, underlined the usefulness of the arbitration process and complimented CMAI for introducing this concept in their activities. Rajesh Masand, President, CMAI, informed the Panel of Arbitrators of CMAI will include leading members of the industry with impeccable credentials, legal luminaries, as well as individuals of high repute. The Panel will also include members from other trade associations from all over the country.

A book on CMAI Arbitration Rules and Regulations was also released by former President Ashok Rajani and other dignitaries. CMAI also launched the CMAI membership card which offers members a variety of benefits and discounts from close to 25 top brands and retailers of the country.

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26 November 2021, Mumbai:

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has inaugurated the CMAI's Arbitration Cell, which is one of the organization's most essential and significant new projects.

While CMAI has been assisting its members with Conciliation and Mediation for numerous years, the creation of an Arbitration Award will provide the winner with significantly greater legal strength.

The group stated in a statement that India's domestic garment sector has long been hampered by long loan periods, which are frequently accompanied by unjust and arbitrary returns of items, deductions when making payments, and arm-twisting of micro and small producers.

The panel of Arbitrators will comprise significant members of the business with impeccable credentials, legal luminaries, and persons of high respect, according to Rajesh Masand, President, CMAI. Members of other trade groups from throughout the country will also be on the panel.

The entire market size in the Indian domestic market is estimated to be close to 6.5 lakh crore. Even if a minuscule proportion of 1% was used to estimate the amount of contested, delayed, or refused payments, the total would be staggering: $6,500 crore. This emphasizes the importance of a fast, efficient, and cost-effective system for resolving such conflicts and complaints.

"Unfortunately, current legal systems make legal action prohibitively expensive, time-consuming, and frequently ineffectual. This is why, throughout the world, arbitration is being used to resolve business disputes in a cost-effective and timely way, while also providing the necessary objectivity, professionalism, and subject expertise in the process," according to CMAI.

Following in the footsteps of this growing trend, CMAI inaugurated its Arbitration Cell, which promises to give invaluable help to industry members, primarily MSME manufacturers, while continuing its informal conciliation procedure.

CMAI's Arbitration Rules and Regulations were developed with industry standards in mind while also ensuring justice and equity for all stakeholders. Shaunak Thakker, a lawyer and Fellow of the UK Arbitrators, emphasized the value of arbitration and praised CMAI for incorporating it into their work. In another development, the CMAI debuted its CMAI Membership Card, which gives CMAI members access to a variety of advantages and discounts from around 25 of the country's biggest brands and stores.

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30th November 2021, Mumbai:

One of India’s top textile brand in men’s fashion for over 40 years Siyaram’s has launched an innovative range of eco-friendly bamboo-based fabric with Bollywood star Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador.

Biodegradable, renewable properties

Bamboo is one of the most renewable, biodegradable and fastest-growing resources with great environmental benefits. Moreover it contains natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Siyaram’s team of experts researched on bamboo to create a fabric for consumers who appreciate inspirational craftsmanship. As Ramesh Poddar, CMD of Siyaram Silk Mills says, “We have always believed in giving back to nature on multiple fronts and initiatives for years. Today, we are extremely proud to successfully integrate our commitment to nature into our products as well. Siyaram’s bamboo fabric is a material that we have created with a lot of passion without compromising on the style quotient, the texture, the feel, the designs and, the range of colors it will be made available in.”

Bamboo fabric stands out because of its numerous properties. Powerfully insulating, it keeps the wearer cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Being hypoallergenic it does not cause any allergic reaction. Its highly absorbent as the thermal regulating effects of bamboo fibres absorbs up to 70 per cent more moisture than other fabrics. Its anti bacterial as the natural elements of bamboo keeps bacteria away, which lets one stay odour free and fresh. Sweat wicking as its structure wicks moisture away from the skin letting it evaporate and keeping one dry. The fabric is breathable as the microscopic holes in bamboo fibres allow air to circulate through the fabric’s weave letting the skin breathe easily. Moreover, it gives luxurious softness.

As Bollywood star and style icon Ranveer Singh who is also the brand ambassador for Siyaram’s explains, “The bamboo fabric launched by Siyaram’s is a new benchmark in fabric innovation. It’s one of softest fabrics in the world and it keeps one fresh throughout the day. I am happy to be associated with a brand which has such a great and vast legacy. The bamboo fabric is a game changer. I have been wearing shirts made from this new fabric and I have to say that I’m absolutely loving it!”

Siyaram’s has created a campaign promoting the innovative bamboo fabric featuring Ranveer Singh. Siyaram’s constantly works with some of the most talented craftsmen across the world and is constantly developing products to make the best of the world available to the Indian consumers.

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29 November 2021, Mumbai:

Pero has worked with a group of Afghani refugees to create engineered crochet garments which mix wool yarn and textiles. This sustainable fashion and lifestyle brand has worked with Afghani craftswomen for its knitwear designs in the past. This season it worked with craftspeople to develop a style of crochet which can be used to join together scraps of fabric.

The mix of crochet and panels of fabric creates intricate patterns in the brand’s signature bright color palette. Pero has also released a fashion film featuring the experimental crochet pieces created by Flying Boots Production in collaboration with Feat Artists as well as a behind-the-scenes film to showcase the artisans working on the garments’ construction.

The brand recently held a launch for its latest collection at the multi-brand luxury Indian fashion boutique Ogaan. The installation features hand crochet items as well as coats, printed dresses, and accessories. The characteristic of the brand lies in the weaving process, where fabric and materials transfer from the hands of one artisan to another, bringing alive the Indian culture of handcrafting and designing pieces that are different. Pero reinvents classical styles to contemporary buyer’s aesthetics; its sensitivities evoke an impeccable statement in daily dressing.

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26 November 2021, Mumbai:

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has resolved to begin a nationwide movement against such arbitrariness, calling the raise unjustifiable. Under the auspices of CAIT, the Delhi Hindustani Mercantile Association and the Federation of Surat Textile Association (FOSTA) would lead the movement.

It will be attended by trade organizations of all sorts, as well as workers and employees linked with them. The CAIT has called a video conference on November 28 with leaders of the textile and footwear industries from around the country, as well as important trade leaders from all states, to deliberate on the agitation's future strategy.

According to BC Bhartia, National President, and Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary-General, CAIT, there was no inverted tax structure in the cotton textile business, therefore why were fabric and other cotton textile commodities included under the 12% bracket?

There was no inverted tax issue in the man-made textile business at the stage of making garments, sarees, and other forms of made-ups. A retrograde move would be to make such a hard judgment without comprehending the phases of the textile business.

"Instead of simplifying and rationalizing the GST tax structure, the GST Council has made it the "most confusing GST law in India throughout the world," according to them, and this is in stark contrast to the GST structure provided to CAIT by then-Finance Minister Arun Jaitley."

"There are three essential things in life: Roti, Kapda, and Makaan." Bread has already become prohibitively costly owing to price increases, purchasing a home is out of reach for the average person, and the formerly affordable fabric has been turned prohibitively expensive by the GST Council.

After all, what type of care is given to the country's ordinary man? Because these judgments were made unanimously in the GST Council and no one objected to such an unreasonable decision, not only the Central Government but also the State Governments are entirely culpable in this matter. They have requested that the higher GST charge on clothing and footwear be removed immediately.

They said that the country's retail commerce had already been devastated by Covid and that now that the business was getting back on track this year, the hike in GST rates would be the last nail in the coffin of the industry," both leaders added.

The Federation of Hosiery Manufacturers Association of India (FOHMA) has also stated that the planned rise in the rate from 5% to 12% will drastically raise the pricing of apparel now priced below Rs. 1,000.

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29 November 2021, Mumbai:

A fire broke out at a Ludhiana clothing factory, and a firefighter received burns to his face while putting out the flames. Minor burns were also sustained by one of the production workers.

According to sources, the fire started in a boiler at the factory's rear. The fire started in the boiler and quickly spread throughout the plant. Despite their best efforts, the personnel were unable to put out the fire.

The fire department was subsequently summoned, and fire tenders arrived within minutes. According to fire authorities, the boiler has a capacity of 3,500 liters of oil, and the fire will not be controlled unless the oil flow is stopped.

The fire was contained to a single area of the factory, the boiler. The fire was started by a spark in motor wires, which was quickly put out with oil. According to fire authorities, they attempted to put out the flames with water, but they spread too quickly, forcing them to deploy foam.

Three fire tenders were stationed on the scene, and five or six additional tenders were dispatched. The oil was soaked in a rice husk, which was kept near the boiler. Fires in garment factories are common in Ludhiana, one of the largest knitted textile production centers.

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26 November 2021, Mumbai:

Nykaa, a multi-brand beauty retailer, has established locations in Mumbai and New Delhi as part of its pan-India retail growth and the debut of its annual Pink Friday discount event.

Nykaa has inaugurated its latest Luxe shop on the ground level of R City Mall in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, devoted to premium brand cosmetics and skincare, with a strong foreign brand representation, the firm said on Facebook. Estee Lauder, Tony Moly, Pixi, Bobbi Brown, Murad, Glam Glow, Kay Beauty, Smash Box, The Face Shop, and Clinique, among others, had dedicated areas when the store first opened.

The brand's new Mumbai location also has a special department for Nykaa Cosmetics, Nykaa's own private label, as well as a multi-brand fragrance section with labels including Jean Paul Gaultier, Giorgio Armani, Boss, and Paco Rabanne. Nykaa's characteristic black and pink logo may be found throughout the business.

Nykaa has expanded its retail network in New Delhi by opening a new On-Trend storefront for youth-oriented companies in the city's Kamal Nagar neighborhood. Nykaa's private-label brands, as well as Maybelline, L'Oreal, and Mama Earth sell cosmetics, skincare, and personal care goods in the store.

On November 26, the company also began its 'Pink Friday' sale, which has become an annual event for the company as a spin-off of the regular Black Friday shopping day. Nykaa joined the fast-growing trend of live shopping sessions this year. Nykaa teamed up with Dolly Singh, a celebrity and influencer, to provide buyers the opportunity to purchase discounted items via Singh's Livestream.

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26 November 2021, Mumbai:

The proposed change in GST rate from 5 percent to 12 percent is going to significantly increase the prices of apparel now costing below ₹ 1,000.

Expressing concern over the Centre's recent notification on higher Goods and Service Tax (GST) rates to be levied on several apparel items from January 1, 2022, a prominent hosiery manufacturers'' association has sought its deferment, saying it will impact the common man and those in the micro small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector.

The proposed change in the rate from the existing 5 percent to 12 percent is going to significantly increase the prices of apparel now costing below ₹ 1,000, office-bearers of the Federation of Hosiery Manufacturers Association of India (FOHMA) said.

The move will impact the weaker section of society, who mostly buy clothes priced below Rs.1,000.

"What is more important is that more than 85 percent of India's total garment market is below the ₹ 1,000 price level," they added.

Additionally, the proposed merger of 12 percent and 18 percent slabs to a single rate will result in a staggering increase of 30 percent in the GST rate for garments.

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